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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,042.91, 1,355,063.04 and 552,240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,042.91, 1,355,063.04 and 552,240.02 is: 762,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,042.91 : 1,355,063.04 = 552,240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,042.91/1,355,063.04 = 552,240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,042.91x = 1,355,063.04 × 552,240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,042.91x = 748,320,040,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,320,040,310.86/982,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,003.40

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