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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,730.24, 1,367,224 and 560,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,730.24, 1,367,224 and 560,999.04 is: 774,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,730.24 : 1,367,224 = 560,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,730.24/1,367,224 = 560,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,730.24x = 1,367,224 × 560,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,730.24x = 767,011,351,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,011,351,464.96/990,730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,187.89

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