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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,423.60, 1,364,048.40 and 558,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,423.60, 1,364,048.40 and 558,705.28 is: 771,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,423.60 : 1,364,048.40 = 558,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,423.60/1,364,048.40 = 558,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,423.60x = 1,364,048.40 × 558,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,423.60x = 762,101,043,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,101,043,255.55/988,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,026.76

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