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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,727.22, 1,356,159.24 and 553,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,727.22, 1,356,159.24 and 553,014.52 is: 763,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,727.22 : 1,356,159.24 = 553,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,727.22/1,356,159.24 = 553,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,727.22x = 1,356,159.24 × 553,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,727.22x = 749,975,751,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,975,751,152.17/982,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,157.60

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