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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,891.83, 1,356,166.34 and 553,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,891.83, 1,356,166.34 and 553,015.11 is: 763,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,891.83 : 1,356,166.34 = 553,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,891.83/1,356,166.34 = 553,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,891.83x = 1,356,166.34 × 553,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,891.83x = 749,980,485,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,980,485,198.46/982,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,034.61

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