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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,449.46, 1,364,186.58 and 552,891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,449.46, 1,364,186.58 and 552,891.01 is: 763,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,449.46 : 1,364,186.58 = 552,891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,449.46/1,364,186.58 = 552,891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,449.46x = 1,364,186.58 × 552,891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,449.46x = 754,246,503,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,246,503,299.07/988,449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,060.26

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