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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,486.26, 1,355,758.02 and 552,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,486.26, 1,355,758.02 and 552,683.52 is: 762,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,486.26 : 1,355,758.02 = 552,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,486.26/1,355,758.02 = 552,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,486.26x = 1,355,758.02 × 552,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,486.26x = 749,305,114,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,305,114,761.83/982,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,662.18

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