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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,596.87, 1,356,010.17 and 552,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,596.87, 1,356,010.17 and 552,892.26 is: 763,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,596.87 : 1,356,010.17 = 552,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,596.87/1,356,010.17 = 552,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,596.87x = 1,356,010.17 × 552,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,596.87x = 749,727,527,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,727,527,474.28/982,596.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,006.22

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