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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,211.80, 1,362,282.30 and 557,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,211.80, 1,362,282.30 and 557,466.30 is: 769,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,211.80 : 1,362,282.30 = 557,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,211.80/1,362,282.30 = 557,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,211.80x = 1,362,282.30 × 557,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,211.80x = 759,426,473,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,426,473,336.49/987,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,263.97

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