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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,066.76, 1,363,352.72 and 552,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,066.76, 1,363,352.72 and 552,492.09 is: 762,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,066.76 : 1,363,352.72 = 552,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,066.76/1,363,352.72 = 552,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,066.76x = 1,363,352.72 × 552,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,066.76x = 753,241,590,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,241,590,917.52/988,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,338.77

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