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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,036.73, 1,355,054.54 and 552,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,036.73, 1,355,054.54 and 552,233.85 is: 761,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,036.73 : 1,355,054.54 = 552,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,036.73/1,355,054.54 = 552,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,036.73x = 1,355,054.54 × 552,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,036.73x = 748,306,982,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,306,982,823.01/982,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,994.91

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