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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,614.39, 1,355,992.16 and 552,894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,614.39, 1,355,992.16 and 552,894.27 is: 762,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,614.39 : 1,355,992.16 = 552,894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,614.39/1,355,992.16 = 552,894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,614.39x = 1,355,992.16 × 552,894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,614.39x = 749,720,292,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,720,292,664.45/982,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,985.26

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