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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,778.85, 1,356,230.46 and 553,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,778.85, 1,356,230.46 and 553,066.14 is: 763,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,778.85 : 1,356,230.46 = 553,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,778.85/1,356,230.46 = 553,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,778.85x = 1,356,230.46 × 553,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,778.85x = 750,085,145,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,085,145,462.62/982,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,228.82

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