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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,390.68, 1,368,131.58 and 538,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,390.68, 1,368,131.58 and 538,689.24 is: 743,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,390.68 : 1,368,131.58 = 538,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,390.68/1,368,131.58 = 538,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,390.68x = 1,368,131.58 × 538,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,390.68x = 736,997,761,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,997,761,050.20/991,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,397.91

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