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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,385, 1,368,119.60 and 538,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,385, 1,368,119.60 and 538,676 is: 743,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,385 : 1,368,119.60 = 538,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,385/1,368,119.60 = 538,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,385x = 1,368,119.60 × 538,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,385x = 736,973,193,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,973,193,649.60/991,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,377.39

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