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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,497.51, 1,355,836.98 and 546,907.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,497.51, 1,355,836.98 and 546,907.95 is: 754,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,497.51 : 1,355,836.98 = 546,907.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,497.51/1,355,836.98 = 546,907.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,497.51x = 1,355,836.98 × 546,907.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,497.51x = 741,518,023,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,518,023,265.99/982,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,727.64

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