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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,221.92, 1,355,586.16 and 552,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,221.92, 1,355,586.16 and 552,520.16 is: 762,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,221.92 : 1,355,586.16 = 552,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,221.92/1,355,586.16 = 552,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,221.92x = 1,355,586.16 × 552,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,221.92x = 748,988,682,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,988,682,016.99/982,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,545.27

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