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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,662.12, 1,357,523.24 and 548,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,662.12, 1,357,523.24 and 548,108.38 is: 756,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,662.12 : 1,357,523.24 = 548,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,662.12/1,357,523.24 = 548,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,662.12x = 1,357,523.24 × 548,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,662.12x = 744,069,863,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,069,863,888.75/983,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,428.30

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