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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,581, 1,363,997.16 and 558,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,581, 1,363,997.16 and 558,851.88 is: 771,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,581 : 1,363,997.16 = 558,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,581/1,363,997.16 = 558,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,581x = 1,363,997.16 × 558,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,581x = 762,272,377,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,272,377,180.66/988,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,077.31

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