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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,470.83, 1,353,118.77 and 550,751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,470.83, 1,353,118.77 and 550,751.30 is: 760,075.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,470.83 : 1,353,118.77 = 550,751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,470.83/1,353,118.77 = 550,751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,470.83x = 1,353,118.77 × 550,751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,470.83x = 745,231,919,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,231,919,940.50/980,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,075.57

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