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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,487.20, 1,355,818.45 and 552,766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,487.20, 1,355,818.45 and 552,766.31 is: 762,809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,487.20 : 1,355,818.45 = 552,766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,487.20/1,355,818.45 = 552,766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,487.20x = 1,355,818.45 × 552,766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,487.20x = 749,450,754,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,450,754,857.33/982,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,809.69

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