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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,336, 1,365,283.68 and 559,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,336, 1,365,283.68 and 559,606.88 is: 772,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,336 : 1,365,283.68 = 559,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,336/1,365,283.68 = 559,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,336x = 1,365,283.68 × 559,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,336x = 764,022,140,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,022,140,479.72/989,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,257.49

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