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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,548.62, 1,357,426.44 and 553,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,548.62, 1,357,426.44 and 553,912.74 is: 764,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,548.62 : 1,357,426.44 = 553,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,548.62/1,357,426.44 = 553,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,548.62x = 1,357,426.44 × 553,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,548.62x = 751,895,798,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,895,798,728.85/983,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,472.43

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