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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,460.48, 1,369,606 and 539,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,460.48, 1,369,606 and 539,761.20 is: 744,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,460.48 : 1,369,606 = 539,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,460.48/1,369,606 = 539,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,460.48x = 1,369,606 × 539,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,460.48x = 739,260,178,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,260,178,087.20/992,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,876.19

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