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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,469.05, 1,355,697.56 and 552,739.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,469.05, 1,355,697.56 and 552,739.95 is: 762,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,469.05 : 1,355,697.56 = 552,739.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,469.05/1,355,697.56 = 552,739.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,469.05x = 1,355,697.56 × 552,739.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,469.05x = 749,348,202,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,348,202,911.37/982,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,719.40

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