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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,946.22, 1,355,139.38 and 552,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,946.22, 1,355,139.38 and 552,251.75 is: 762,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,946.22 : 1,355,139.38 = 552,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,946.22/1,355,139.38 = 552,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,946.22x = 1,355,139.38 × 552,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,946.22x = 748,378,088,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,378,088,703.85/981,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,137.56

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