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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,046.91, 1,367,608.18 and 538,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,046.91, 1,367,608.18 and 538,328.19 is: 742,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,046.91 : 1,367,608.18 = 538,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,046.91/1,367,608.18 = 538,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,046.91x = 1,367,608.18 × 538,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,046.91x = 736,222,036,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,222,036,168.59/991,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,873.05

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