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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,429.92, 1,368,170.72 and 538,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,429.92, 1,368,170.72 and 538,720.96 is: 743,433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,429.92 : 1,368,170.72 = 538,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,429.92/1,368,170.72 = 538,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,429.92x = 1,368,170.72 × 538,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,429.92x = 737,062,243,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,062,243,722.29/991,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,433.53

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