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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,228.56, 1,355,461.68 and 552,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,228.56, 1,355,461.68 and 552,508.68 is: 762,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,228.56 : 1,355,461.68 = 552,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,228.56/1,355,461.68 = 552,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,228.56x = 1,355,461.68 × 552,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,228.56x = 748,904,343,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,904,343,607.38/982,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,454.25

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