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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,578.80, 1,368,349.08 and 538,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,578.80, 1,368,349.08 and 538,870.64 is: 743,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,578.80 : 1,368,349.08 = 538,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,578.80/1,368,349.08 = 538,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,578.80x = 1,368,349.08 × 538,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,578.80x = 737,363,144,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,363,144,483.01/991,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,625.36

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