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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,137.60, 1,367,771.52 and 538,428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,137.60, 1,367,771.52 and 538,428.96 is: 743,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,137.60 : 1,367,771.52 = 538,428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,137.60/1,367,771.52 = 538,428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,137.60x = 1,367,771.52 × 538,428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,137.60x = 736,447,797,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,447,797,031.22/991,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,032.85

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