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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,899.92, 1,366,061.85 and 537,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,899.92, 1,366,061.85 and 537,190.92 is: 741,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,899.92 : 1,366,061.85 = 537,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,899.92/1,366,061.85 = 537,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,899.92x = 1,366,061.85 × 537,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,899.92x = 733,836,021,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,836,021,978.40/989,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,323.45

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