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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,866, 1,367,349.32 and 561,149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,866, 1,367,349.32 and 561,149.21 is: 774,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,866 : 1,367,349.32 = 561,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,866/1,367,349.32 = 561,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,866x = 1,367,349.32 × 561,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,866x = 767,286,983,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,286,983,875.29/990,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,359.99

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