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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,425.56, 1,368,175.48 and 538,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,425.56, 1,368,175.48 and 538,716.56 is: 743,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,425.56 : 1,368,175.48 = 538,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,425.56/1,368,175.48 = 538,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,425.56x = 1,368,175.48 × 538,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,425.56x = 737,058,790,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,058,790,135.60/991,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,433.31

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