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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,551.62, 1,357,430.58 and 553,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,551.62, 1,357,430.58 and 553,915.74 is: 764,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,551.62 : 1,357,430.58 = 553,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,551.62/1,357,430.58 = 553,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,551.62x = 1,357,430.58 × 553,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,551.62x = 751,902,164,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,902,164,219.33/983,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,476.57

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