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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,492.44, 1,355,825.70 and 552,771.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,492.44, 1,355,825.70 and 552,771.55 is: 762,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,492.44 : 1,355,825.70 = 552,771.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,492.44/1,355,825.70 = 552,771.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,492.44x = 1,355,825.70 × 552,771.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,492.44x = 749,461,873,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,461,873,595.04/982,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,816.93

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