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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,499, 1,355,839.04 and 546,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,499, 1,355,839.04 and 546,909.44 is: 754,729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,499 : 1,355,839.04 = 546,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,499/1,355,839.04 = 546,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,499x = 1,355,839.04 × 546,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,499x = 741,521,170,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,521,170,096.54/982,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,729.69

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