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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,590.22, 1,354,592.88 and 551,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,590.22, 1,354,592.88 and 551,871.18 is: 761,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,590.22 : 1,354,592.88 = 551,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,590.22/1,354,592.88 = 551,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,590.22x = 1,354,592.88 × 551,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,590.22x = 747,560,771,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,560,771,105.20/981,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,581.32

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