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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,143.01, 1,353,978.45 and 545,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,143.01, 1,353,978.45 and 545,555.66 is: 752,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,143.01 : 1,353,978.45 = 545,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,143.01/1,353,978.45 = 545,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,143.01x = 1,353,978.45 × 545,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,143.01x = 738,670,606,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,670,606,915.53/981,143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,867.42

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