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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,507.93, 1,362,871.77 and 557,815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,507.93, 1,362,871.77 and 557,815.74 is: 769,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,507.93 : 1,362,871.77 = 557,815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,507.93/1,362,871.77 = 557,815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,507.93x = 1,362,871.77 × 557,815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,507.93x = 760,231,318,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,231,318,093.30/987,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,848.32

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