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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,045.89, 1,367,739.05 and 555,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,045.89, 1,367,739.05 and 555,536.95 is: 766,694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,045.89 : 1,367,739.05 = 555,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,045.89/1,367,739.05 = 555,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,045.89x = 1,367,739.05 × 555,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,045.89x = 759,829,574,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,829,574,035.87/991,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,694.64

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