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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,052.54, 1,353,009.44 and 636,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,052.54, 1,353,009.44 and 636,549 is: 877,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,052.54 : 1,353,009.44 = 636,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,052.54/1,353,009.44 = 636,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,052.54x = 1,353,009.44 × 636,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,052.54x = 861,256,806,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,256,806,022.56/981,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,890.60

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