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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,564.82, 1,369,740.78 and 539,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,564.82, 1,369,740.78 and 539,855.82 is: 745,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,564.82 : 1,369,740.78 = 539,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,564.82/1,369,740.78 = 539,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,564.82x = 1,369,740.78 × 539,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,564.82x = 739,462,531,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,462,531,974.34/992,564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,001.75

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