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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,696, 1,353,378.24 and 545,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,696, 1,353,378.24 and 545,154.08 is: 752,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,696 : 1,353,378.24 = 545,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,696/1,353,378.24 = 545,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,696x = 1,353,378.24 × 545,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,696x = 737,799,669,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,799,669,319.22/980,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,322.50

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