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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,485.88, 1,364,095.72 and 558,750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,485.88, 1,364,095.72 and 558,750.92 is: 771,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,485.88 : 1,364,095.72 = 558,750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,485.88/1,364,095.72 = 558,750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,485.88x = 1,364,095.72 × 558,750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,485.88x = 762,189,738,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,189,738,518.06/988,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,067.91

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