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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,611.96, 1,357,453.67 and 548,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,611.96, 1,357,453.67 and 548,057.54 is: 756,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,611.96 : 1,357,453.67 = 548,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,611.96/1,357,453.67 = 548,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,611.96x = 1,357,453.67 × 548,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,611.96x = 743,962,719,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,962,719,044.17/983,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,357.94

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