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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,113.53, 1,362,244.61 and 557,458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,113.53, 1,362,244.61 and 557,458.25 is: 769,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,113.53 : 1,362,244.61 = 557,458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,113.53/1,362,244.61 = 557,458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,113.53x = 1,362,244.61 × 557,458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,113.53x = 759,394,486,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,394,486,764.02/987,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,308.16

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