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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,637.33, 1,363,050.12 and 557,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,637.33, 1,363,050.12 and 557,945.14 is: 770,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,637.33 : 1,363,050.12 = 557,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,637.33/1,363,050.12 = 557,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,637.33x = 1,363,050.12 × 557,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,637.33x = 760,507,187,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,507,187,240.69/987,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,026.78

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