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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,823.70, 1,356,072.30 and 552,946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,823.70, 1,356,072.30 and 552,946.98 is: 762,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,823.70 : 1,356,072.30 = 552,946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,823.70/1,356,072.30 = 552,946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,823.70x = 1,356,072.30 × 552,946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,823.70x = 749,836,082,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,836,082,946.65/982,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,940.58

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