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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,277.14, 1,354,200.84 and 551,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,277.14, 1,354,200.84 and 551,555.94 is: 761,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,277.14 : 1,354,200.84 = 551,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,277.14/1,354,200.84 = 551,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,277.14x = 1,354,200.84 × 551,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,277.14x = 746,917,517,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,917,517,254.99/981,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,168.77

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