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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,587.54, 1,355,997.32 and 552,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,587.54, 1,355,997.32 and 552,882.95 is: 762,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,587.54 : 1,355,997.32 = 552,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,587.54/1,355,997.32 = 552,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,587.54x = 1,355,997.32 × 552,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,587.54x = 749,707,798,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,707,798,473.69/982,587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,993.39

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