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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,439.73, 1,364,030.58 and 552,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,439.73, 1,364,030.58 and 552,867.24 is: 762,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,439.73 : 1,364,030.58 = 552,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,439.73/1,364,030.58 = 552,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,439.73x = 1,364,030.58 × 552,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,439.73x = 754,127,821,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,127,821,555.89/988,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,947.71

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