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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,774.03, 1,489,581.03 and 542,969.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,774.03, 1,489,581.03 and 542,969.78 is: 814,684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,774.03 : 1,489,581.03 = 542,969.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,774.03/1,489,581.03 = 542,969.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,774.03x = 1,489,581.03 × 542,969.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,774.03x = 808,797,476,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,797,476,703.37/992,774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,684.37

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