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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,618.14, 1,355,997.33 and 552,898.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,618.14, 1,355,997.33 and 552,898.02 is: 762,990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,618.14 : 1,355,997.33 = 552,898.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,618.14/1,355,997.33 = 552,898.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,618.14x = 1,355,997.33 × 552,898.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,618.14x = 749,728,238,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,728,238,882.29/982,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,990.43

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