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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,625.54, 1,353,255.21 and 550,896.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,625.54, 1,353,255.21 and 550,896.62 is: 760,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,625.54 : 1,353,255.21 = 550,896.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,625.54/1,353,255.21 = 550,896.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,625.54x = 1,353,255.21 × 550,896.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,625.54x = 745,503,721,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,503,721,186.39/980,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,232.82

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