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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,626.60, 1,356,015.93 and 552,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,626.60, 1,356,015.93 and 552,898.14 is: 762,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,626.60 : 1,356,015.93 = 552,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,626.60/1,356,015.93 = 552,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,626.60x = 1,356,015.93 × 552,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,626.60x = 749,738,685,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,738,685,507.37/982,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,994.49

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