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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,041.27, 1,355,060.72 and 552,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,041.27, 1,355,060.72 and 552,238.34 is: 762,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,041.27 : 1,355,060.72 = 552,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,041.27/1,355,060.72 = 552,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,041.27x = 1,355,060.72 × 552,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,041.27x = 748,316,473,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,316,473,075.51/982,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,001.04

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