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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,617.64, 1,355,996.64 and 552,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,617.64, 1,355,996.64 and 552,897.52 is: 762,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,617.64 : 1,355,996.64 = 552,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,617.64/1,355,996.64 = 552,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,617.64x = 1,355,996.64 × 552,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,617.64x = 749,727,179,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,727,179,384.33/982,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,989.74

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