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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,220.76, 1,356,973.97 and 553,584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,220.76, 1,356,973.97 and 553,584.61 is: 764,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,220.76 : 1,356,973.97 = 553,584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,220.76/1,356,973.97 = 553,584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,220.76x = 1,356,973.97 × 553,584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,220.76x = 751,199,905,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,199,905,962.60/983,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,019.57

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