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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,994.59, 1,363,414.84 and 558,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,994.59, 1,363,414.84 and 558,265.51 is: 770,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,994.59 : 1,363,414.84 = 558,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,994.59/1,363,414.84 = 558,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,994.59x = 1,363,414.84 × 558,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,994.59x = 761,147,480,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,147,480,994.17/987,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,396.41

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