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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,049.02, 1,362,117.12 and 557,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,049.02, 1,362,117.12 and 557,303.52 is: 769,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,049.02 : 1,362,117.12 = 557,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,049.02/1,362,117.12 = 557,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,049.02x = 1,362,117.12 × 557,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,049.02x = 759,112,665,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,112,665,628.26/987,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,072.91

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