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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,738.10, 1,357,522.74 and 548,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,738.10, 1,357,522.74 and 548,132.94 is: 756,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,738.10 : 1,357,522.74 = 548,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,738.10/1,357,522.74 = 548,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,738.10x = 1,357,522.74 × 548,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,738.10x = 744,102,930,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,102,930,593.06/983,738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,403.49

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