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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,028.66, 1,363,461.81 and 558,299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,028.66, 1,363,461.81 and 558,299.56 is: 770,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,028.66 : 1,363,461.81 = 558,299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,028.66/1,363,461.81 = 558,299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,028.66x = 1,363,461.81 × 558,299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,028.66x = 761,220,132,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,220,132,629.19/988,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,443.37

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