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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,426.81, 1,368,177.20 and 538,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,426.81, 1,368,177.20 and 538,717.81 is: 743,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,426.81 : 1,368,177.20 = 538,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,426.81/1,368,177.20 = 538,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,426.81x = 1,368,177.20 × 538,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,426.81x = 737,061,424,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,061,424,875.93/991,426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,435.03

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