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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,637.92, 1,363,050.94 and 557,945.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,637.92, 1,363,050.94 and 557,945.73 is: 770,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,637.92 : 1,363,050.94 = 557,945.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,637.92/1,363,050.94 = 557,945.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,637.92x = 1,363,050.94 × 557,945.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,637.92x = 760,508,451,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,508,451,745.49/987,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,027.59

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