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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,015.40, 1,352,327.13 and 550,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,015.40, 1,352,327.13 and 550,197 is: 759,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,015.40 : 1,352,327.13 = 550,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,015.40/1,352,327.13 = 550,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,015.40x = 1,352,327.13 × 550,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,015.40x = 744,046,329,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,046,329,944.61/980,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,219.02

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