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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,442.16, 1,355,660.28 and 552,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,442.16, 1,355,660.28 and 552,870 is: 762,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,442.16 : 1,355,660.28 = 552,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,442.16/1,355,660.28 = 552,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,442.16x = 1,355,660.28 × 552,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,442.16x = 749,503,899,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,503,899,003.60/982,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,898.75

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