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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,881.57, 1,356,420.20 and 553,189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,881.57, 1,356,420.20 and 553,189.53 is: 763,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,881.57 : 1,356,420.20 = 553,189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,881.57/1,356,420.20 = 553,189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,881.57x = 1,356,420.20 × 553,189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,881.57x = 750,357,447,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,357,447,521.38/982,881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,426.11

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