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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,521.84, 1,355,783.36 and 552,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,521.84, 1,355,783.36 and 552,792.48 is: 762,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,521.84 : 1,355,783.36 = 552,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,521.84/1,355,783.36 = 552,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,521.84x = 1,355,783.36 × 552,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,521.84x = 749,466,845,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,466,845,917.13/982,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,799.17

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