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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,238.68, 1,356,772.37 and 547,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,238.68, 1,356,772.37 and 547,641.42 is: 755,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,238.68 : 1,356,772.37 = 547,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,238.68/1,356,772.37 = 547,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,238.68x = 1,356,772.37 × 547,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,238.68x = 743,024,748,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,024,748,692.67/983,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,691.13

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