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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,471.83, 1,353,120.15 and 550,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,471.83, 1,353,120.15 and 550,752.30 is: 760,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,471.83 : 1,353,120.15 = 550,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,471.83/1,353,120.15 = 550,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,471.83x = 1,353,120.15 × 550,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,471.83x = 745,234,034,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,234,034,788.85/980,471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,076.95

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