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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,727.64, 1,356,163.52 and 553,008.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,727.64, 1,356,163.52 and 553,008.15 is: 763,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,727.64 : 1,356,163.52 = 553,008.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,727.64/1,356,163.52 = 553,008.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,727.64x = 1,356,163.52 × 553,008.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,727.64x = 749,969,479,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,969,479,292.69/982,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,150.90

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