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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,590.54, 1,356,001.46 and 552,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,590.54, 1,356,001.46 and 552,885.96 is: 762,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,590.54 : 1,356,001.46 = 552,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,590.54/1,356,001.46 = 552,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,590.54x = 1,356,001.46 × 552,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,590.54x = 749,714,168,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,714,168,973.50/982,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,997.54

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