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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,604.37, 1,355,991.23 and 552,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,604.37, 1,355,991.23 and 552,884.54 is: 762,979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,604.37 : 1,355,991.23 = 552,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,604.37/1,355,991.23 = 552,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,604.37x = 1,355,991.23 × 552,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,604.37x = 749,706,582,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,706,582,044.84/982,604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,979.09

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