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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,695.80, 1,486,506.90 and 541,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,695.80, 1,486,506.90 and 541,724.60 is: 812,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,695.80 : 1,486,506.90 = 541,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,695.80/1,486,506.90 = 541,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,695.80x = 1,486,506.90 × 541,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,695.80x = 805,277,355,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,277,355,799.74/991,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,020.54

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