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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,155.35, 1,355,360.77 and 552,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,155.35, 1,355,360.77 and 552,435.77 is: 762,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,155.35 : 1,355,360.77 = 552,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,155.35/1,355,360.77 = 552,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,155.35x = 1,355,360.77 × 552,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,155.35x = 748,749,770,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,749,770,602.74/982,155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,353.71

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