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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,546.76, 1,366,956.30 and 537,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,546.76, 1,366,956.30 and 537,837.76 is: 742,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,546.76 : 1,366,956.30 = 537,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,546.76/1,366,956.30 = 537,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,546.76x = 1,366,956.30 × 537,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,546.76x = 735,200,714,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,200,714,409.89/990,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,217.07

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