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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,417.22, 1,368,164.42 and 538,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,417.22, 1,368,164.42 and 538,708.22 is: 743,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,417.22 : 1,368,164.42 = 538,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,417.22/1,368,164.42 = 538,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,417.22x = 1,368,164.42 × 538,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,417.22x = 737,041,416,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,041,416,981.94/991,417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,422.05

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