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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,549.80, 1,368,347.40 and 538,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,549.80, 1,368,347.40 and 538,840.80 is: 743,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,549.80 : 1,368,347.40 = 538,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,549.80/1,368,347.40 = 538,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,549.80x = 1,368,347.40 × 538,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,549.80x = 737,321,407,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,321,407,693.92/991,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,605.02

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