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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,737.03, 1,357,521.27 and 548,131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,737.03, 1,357,521.27 and 548,131.87 is: 756,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,737.03 : 1,357,521.27 = 548,131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,737.03/1,357,521.27 = 548,131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,737.03x = 1,357,521.27 × 548,131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,737.03x = 744,100,673,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,100,673,454.91/983,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,402.01

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