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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,511, 1,383,465.18 and 549,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,511, 1,383,465.18 and 549,802 is: 758,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,511 : 1,383,465.18 = 549,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,511/1,383,465.18 = 549,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,511x = 1,383,465.18 × 549,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,511x = 760,631,922,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,631,922,894.36/1,002,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,726.76

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