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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,488.60, 1,355,820.38 and 552,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,488.60, 1,355,820.38 and 552,767.70 is: 762,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,488.60 : 1,355,820.38 = 552,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,488.60/1,355,820.38 = 552,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,488.60x = 1,355,820.38 × 552,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,488.60x = 749,453,717,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,453,717,459.09/982,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,811.62

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