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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,037.15, 1,355,055.11 and 552,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,037.15, 1,355,055.11 and 552,234.27 is: 761,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,037.15 : 1,355,055.11 = 552,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,037.15/1,355,055.11 = 552,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,037.15x = 1,355,055.11 × 552,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,037.15x = 748,307,870,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,307,870,861.21/982,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,995.49

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