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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,623.04, 1,353,251.76 and 550,894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,623.04, 1,353,251.76 and 550,894.12 is: 760,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,623.04 : 1,353,251.76 = 550,894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,623.04/1,353,251.76 = 550,894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,623.04x = 1,353,251.76 × 550,894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,623.04x = 745,498,437,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,498,437,463.65/980,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,229.37

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