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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,373.96, 1,369,463.22 and 539,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,373.96, 1,369,463.22 and 539,655.24 is: 744,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,373.96 : 1,369,463.22 = 539,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,373.96/1,369,463.22 = 539,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,373.96x = 1,369,463.22 × 539,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,373.96x = 739,038,002,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,038,002,660.27/992,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,717.25

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