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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,798.59, 1,364,568.93 and 559,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,798.59, 1,364,568.93 and 559,143 is: 771,632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,798.59 : 1,364,568.93 = 559,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,798.59/1,364,568.93 = 559,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,798.59x = 1,364,568.93 × 559,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,798.59x = 762,989,165,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,989,165,226.99/988,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,632.54

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