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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,956, 1,368,896 and 539,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,956, 1,368,896 and 539,243.76 is: 744,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,956 : 1,368,896 = 539,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,956/1,368,896 = 539,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,956x = 1,368,896 × 539,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,956x = 738,168,626,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,168,626,088.96/991,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,154.61

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