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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,597.32, 1,353,216.14 and 550,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,597.32, 1,353,216.14 and 550,868.22 is: 760,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,597.32 : 1,353,216.14 = 550,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,597.32/1,353,216.14 = 550,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,597.32x = 1,353,216.14 × 550,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,597.32x = 745,443,765,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,443,765,628.49/980,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,193.56

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