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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,903.86, 1,356,261.03 and 553,158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,903.86, 1,356,261.03 and 553,158.36 is: 763,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,903.86 : 1,356,261.03 = 553,158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,903.86/1,356,261.03 = 553,158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,903.86x = 1,356,261.03 × 553,158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,903.86x = 750,227,127,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,227,127,086.71/982,903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,276.20

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