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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,520.31, 1,353,254.23 and 550,833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,520.31, 1,353,254.23 and 550,833.13 is: 760,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,520.31 : 1,353,254.23 = 550,833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,520.31/1,353,254.23 = 550,833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,520.31x = 1,353,254.23 × 550,833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,520.31x = 745,417,263,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,417,263,196.64/980,520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,226.23

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