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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,209.45, 1,355,300.31 and 552,595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,209.45, 1,355,300.31 and 552,595.17 is: 762,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,209.45 : 1,355,300.31 = 552,595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,209.45/1,355,300.31 = 552,595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,209.45x = 1,355,300.31 × 552,595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,209.45x = 748,932,405,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,932,405,205.50/982,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,497.66

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