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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,996.56, 1,368,964.92 and 539,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,996.56, 1,368,964.92 and 539,297.28 is: 744,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,996.56 : 1,368,964.92 = 539,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,996.56/1,368,964.92 = 539,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,996.56x = 1,368,964.92 × 539,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,996.56x = 738,279,057,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,279,057,771.42/991,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,235.50

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