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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,246, 1,355,402.64 and 552,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,246, 1,355,402.64 and 552,516.88 is: 762,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,246 : 1,355,402.64 = 552,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,246/1,355,402.64 = 552,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,246x = 1,355,402.64 × 552,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,246x = 748,882,837,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,882,837,796.56/982,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,418.82

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