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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,206.96, 1,367,949.30 and 555,617.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,206.96, 1,367,949.30 and 555,617.37 is: 766,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,206.96 : 1,367,949.30 = 555,617.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,206.96/1,367,949.30 = 555,617.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,206.96x = 1,367,949.30 × 555,617.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,206.96x = 760,056,392,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,056,392,359.34/991,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,798.89

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