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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,301.06, 1,364,001.72 and 625,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,301.06, 1,364,001.72 and 625,758.56 is: 863,639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,301.06 : 1,364,001.72 = 625,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,301.06/1,364,001.72 = 625,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,301.06x = 1,364,001.72 × 625,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,301.06x = 853,535,752,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,535,752,144.72/988,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,639.42

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