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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,936.28, 1,356,495.72 and 553,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,936.28, 1,356,495.72 and 553,244.24 is: 763,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,936.28 : 1,356,495.72 = 553,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,936.28/1,356,495.72 = 553,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,936.28x = 1,356,495.72 × 553,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,936.28x = 750,473,443,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,473,443,674.65/982,936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,501.62

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