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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,488.49, 1,355,820.23 and 552,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,488.49, 1,355,820.23 and 552,767.59 is: 762,811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,488.49 : 1,355,820.23 = 552,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,488.49/1,355,820.23 = 552,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,488.49x = 1,355,820.23 × 552,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,488.49x = 749,453,481,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,453,481,010.35/982,488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,811.46

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