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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,010.24, 1,368,916 and 539,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,010.24, 1,368,916 and 539,297.28 is: 744,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,010.24 : 1,368,916 = 539,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,010.24/1,368,916 = 539,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,010.24x = 1,368,916 × 539,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,010.24x = 738,252,675,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,252,675,348.48/992,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,198.64

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