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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,826.68, 1,356,076.40 and 552,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,826.68, 1,356,076.40 and 552,949.96 is: 762,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,826.68 : 1,356,076.40 = 552,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,826.68/1,356,076.40 = 552,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,826.68x = 1,356,076.40 × 552,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,826.68x = 749,842,391,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,842,391,136.94/982,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,944.68

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