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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,301, 1,365,235.44 and 559,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,301, 1,365,235.44 and 559,571.88 is: 772,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,301 : 1,365,235.44 = 559,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,301/1,365,235.44 = 559,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,301x = 1,365,235.44 × 559,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,301x = 763,947,361,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,947,361,803.43/989,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,209.23

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