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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,827.93, 1,356,078.12 and 552,951.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,827.93, 1,356,078.12 and 552,951.21 is: 762,946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,827.93 : 1,356,078.12 = 552,951.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,827.93/1,356,078.12 = 552,951.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,827.93x = 1,356,078.12 × 552,951.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,827.93x = 749,845,037,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,845,037,308.53/982,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,946.41

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