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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,825.43, 1,356,074.67 and 552,948.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,825.43, 1,356,074.67 and 552,948.71 is: 762,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,825.43 : 1,356,074.67 = 552,948.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,825.43/1,356,074.67 = 552,948.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,825.43x = 1,356,074.67 × 552,948.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,825.43x = 749,839,732,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,839,732,659.80/982,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,942.95

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