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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,855.86, 1,364,647.86 and 559,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,855.86, 1,364,647.86 and 559,200 is: 771,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,855.86 : 1,364,647.86 = 559,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,855.86/1,364,647.86 = 559,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,855.86x = 1,364,647.86 × 559,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,855.86x = 763,111,083,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,111,083,312/988,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,711.14

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