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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,821.27, 1,354,904.87 and 552,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,821.27, 1,354,904.87 and 552,092.24 is: 761,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,821.27 : 1,354,904.87 = 552,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,821.27/1,354,904.87 = 552,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,821.27x = 1,354,904.87 × 552,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,821.27x = 748,032,455,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,032,455,130.22/981,821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,882.52

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