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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,207.10, 1,367,781 and 549,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,207.10, 1,367,781 and 549,695.90 is: 758,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,207.10 : 1,367,781 = 549,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,207.10/1,367,781 = 549,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,207.10x = 1,367,781 × 549,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,207.10x = 751,863,607,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,863,607,797.90/991,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,533.32

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