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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,240.97, 1,358,183.39 and 542,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,240.97, 1,358,183.39 and 542,695.91 is: 748,882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,240.97 : 1,358,183.39 = 542,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,240.97/1,358,183.39 = 542,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,240.97x = 1,358,183.39 × 542,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,240.97x = 737,080,575,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,080,575,535.13/984,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,882.24

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