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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,645.83, 1,363,061.86 and 557,953.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,645.83, 1,363,061.86 and 557,953.65 is: 770,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,645.83 : 1,363,061.86 = 557,953.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,645.83/1,363,061.86 = 557,953.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,645.83x = 1,363,061.86 × 557,953.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,645.83x = 760,525,338,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,525,338,567.91/987,645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,038.53

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