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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,065.87, 1,355,237.55 and 552,345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,065.87, 1,355,237.55 and 552,345.89 is: 762,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,065.87 : 1,355,237.55 = 552,345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,065.87/1,355,237.55 = 552,345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,065.87x = 1,355,237.55 × 552,345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,065.87x = 748,559,883,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,559,883,939.98/982,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,229.81

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