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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,504.08, 1,368,275.76 and 538,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,504.08, 1,368,275.76 and 538,794 is: 743,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,504.08 : 1,368,275.76 = 538,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,504.08/1,368,275.76 = 538,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,504.08x = 1,368,275.76 × 538,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,504.08x = 737,218,769,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,218,769,833.44/991,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,535.79

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