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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,837.40, 1,356,091.27 and 552,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,837.40, 1,356,091.27 and 552,960.68 is: 762,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,837.40 : 1,356,091.27 = 552,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,837.40/1,356,091.27 = 552,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,837.40x = 1,356,091.27 × 552,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,837.40x = 749,865,142,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,865,142,638.41/982,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,959.52

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