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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,822.70, 1,356,070.92 and 552,945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,822.70, 1,356,070.92 and 552,945.98 is: 762,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,822.70 : 1,356,070.92 = 552,945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,822.70/1,356,070.92 = 552,945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,822.70x = 1,356,070.92 × 552,945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,822.70x = 749,833,963,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,833,963,808.90/982,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,939.20

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