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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,435.80, 1,364,110.74 and 558,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,435.80, 1,364,110.74 and 558,719.46 is: 771,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,435.80 : 1,364,110.74 = 558,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,435.80/1,364,110.74 = 558,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,435.80x = 1,364,110.74 × 558,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,435.80x = 762,155,216,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,155,216,033.00/988,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,072.05

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