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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,028.70, 1,352,347.14 and 550,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,028.70, 1,352,347.14 and 550,224.88 is: 759,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,028.70 : 1,352,347.14 = 550,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,028.70/1,352,347.14 = 550,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,028.70x = 1,352,347.14 × 550,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,028.70x = 744,095,042,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,095,042,824.84/980,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,258.42

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