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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,905.86, 1,356,263.79 and 553,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,905.86, 1,356,263.79 and 553,160.36 is: 763,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,905.86 : 1,356,263.79 = 553,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,905.86/1,356,263.79 = 553,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,905.86x = 1,356,263.79 × 553,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,905.86x = 750,231,366,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,231,366,331.36/982,905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,278.96

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