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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,822.80, 1,356,071.08 and 552,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,822.80, 1,356,071.08 and 552,946.08 is: 762,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,822.80 : 1,356,071.08 = 552,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,822.80/1,356,071.08 = 552,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,822.80x = 1,356,071.08 × 552,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,822.80x = 749,834,187,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,834,187,887.37/982,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,939.35

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