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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,183.42, 1,367,842.71 and 538,477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,183.42, 1,367,842.71 and 538,477.66 is: 743,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,183.42 : 1,367,842.71 = 538,477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,183.42/1,367,842.71 = 538,477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,183.42x = 1,367,842.71 × 538,477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,183.42x = 736,552,741,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,552,741,728.86/991,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,104.38

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