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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,860.88, 1,364,654.76 and 559,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,860.88, 1,364,654.76 and 559,205 is: 771,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,860.88 : 1,364,654.76 = 559,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,860.88/1,364,654.76 = 559,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,860.88x = 1,364,654.76 × 559,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,860.88x = 763,121,765,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,121,765,065.80/988,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,718.02

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