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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,081.97, 1,371,851.25 and 552,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,081.97, 1,371,851.25 and 552,598 is: 762,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,081.97 : 1,371,851.25 = 552,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,081.97/1,371,851.25 = 552,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,081.97x = 1,371,851.25 × 552,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,081.97x = 758,082,257,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,082,257,047.50/994,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,595.32

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