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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,997.50, 1,366,196.55 and 537,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,997.50, 1,366,196.55 and 537,288.50 is: 741,458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,997.50 : 1,366,196.55 = 537,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,997.50/1,366,196.55 = 537,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,997.50x = 1,366,196.55 × 537,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,997.50x = 734,041,695,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,041,695,054.68/989,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,458.13

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