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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,089.89, 1,355,271 and 552,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,089.89, 1,355,271 and 552,370.04 is: 762,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,089.89 : 1,355,271 = 552,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,089.89/1,355,271 = 552,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,089.89x = 1,355,271 × 552,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,089.89x = 748,611,096,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,611,096,480.84/982,089.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,263.32

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