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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,549.15, 1,369,718.58 and 556,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,549.15, 1,369,718.58 and 556,906.50 is: 768,531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,549.15 : 1,369,718.58 = 556,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,549.15/1,369,718.58 = 556,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,549.15x = 1,369,718.58 × 556,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,549.15x = 762,805,177,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,805,177,042.54/992,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,531.39

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