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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,950, 1,368,900.72 and 539,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,950, 1,368,900.72 and 539,250.72 is: 744,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,950 : 1,368,900.72 = 539,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,950/1,368,900.72 = 539,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,950x = 1,368,900.72 × 539,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,950x = 738,180,698,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,180,698,868.52/991,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,171.28

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