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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,514, 1,383,469.32 and 549,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,514, 1,383,469.32 and 549,805 is: 758,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,514 : 1,383,469.32 = 549,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,514/1,383,469.32 = 549,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,514x = 1,383,469.32 × 549,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,514x = 760,638,349,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,638,349,482.60/1,002,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,730.90

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