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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,586.54, 1,355,995.94 and 552,881.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,586.54, 1,355,995.94 and 552,881.95 is: 762,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,586.54 : 1,355,995.94 = 552,881.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,586.54/1,355,995.94 = 552,881.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,586.54x = 1,355,995.94 × 552,881.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,586.54x = 749,705,673,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,705,673,344.88/982,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,992.00

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