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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,029.70, 1,352,348.52 and 550,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,029.70, 1,352,348.52 and 550,225.88 is: 759,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,029.70 : 1,352,348.52 = 550,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,029.70/1,352,348.52 = 550,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,029.70x = 1,352,348.52 × 550,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,029.70x = 744,097,154,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,097,154,483.70/980,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,259.80

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