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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,582.01, 1,357,329.83 and 553,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,582.01, 1,357,329.83 and 553,867.29 is: 764,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,582.01 : 1,357,329.83 = 553,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,582.01/1,357,329.83 = 553,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,582.01x = 1,357,329.83 × 553,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,582.01x = 751,780,591,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,780,591,808.92/983,582.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,329.34

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