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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,875.85, 1,367,362.98 and 561,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,875.85, 1,367,362.98 and 561,159.11 is: 774,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,875.85 : 1,367,362.98 = 561,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,875.85/1,367,362.98 = 561,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,875.85x = 1,367,362.98 × 561,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,875.85x = 767,308,186,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,308,186,066.93/990,875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,373.69

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