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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,368.23, 1,352,878.87 and 544,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,368.23, 1,352,878.87 and 544,784.24 is: 751,785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,368.23 : 1,352,878.87 = 544,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,368.23/1,352,878.87 = 544,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,368.23x = 1,352,878.87 × 544,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,368.23x = 737,027,083,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,027,083,951.95/980,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,785.97

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