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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,135.72, 1,356,712.26 and 553,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,135.72, 1,356,712.26 and 553,414.52 is: 763,703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,135.72 : 1,356,712.26 = 553,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,135.72/1,356,712.26 = 553,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,135.72x = 1,356,712.26 × 553,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,135.72x = 750,824,264,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,824,264,146.02/983,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,703.58

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