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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,521.06, 1,353,255.27 and 550,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,521.06, 1,353,255.27 and 550,833.88 is: 760,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,521.06 : 1,353,255.27 = 550,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,521.06/1,353,255.27 = 550,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,521.06x = 1,353,255.27 × 550,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,521.06x = 745,418,851,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,418,851,004.55/980,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,227.27

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