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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,626.10, 1,356,015.24 and 552,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,626.10, 1,356,015.24 and 552,897.64 is: 762,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,626.10 : 1,356,015.24 = 552,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,626.10/1,356,015.24 = 552,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,626.10x = 1,356,015.24 × 552,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,626.10x = 749,737,626,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,737,626,000.03/982,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,993.80

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