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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,494.60, 1,369,603.02 and 539,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,494.60, 1,369,603.02 and 539,785.96 is: 744,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,494.60 : 1,369,603.02 = 539,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,494.60/1,369,603.02 = 539,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,494.60x = 1,369,603.02 × 539,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,494.60x = 739,292,480,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,292,480,969.60/992,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,883.13

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