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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,851.81, 1,370,141.45 and 540,146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,851.81, 1,370,141.45 and 540,146.05 is: 745,404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,851.81 : 1,370,141.45 = 540,146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,851.81/1,370,141.45 = 540,146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,851.81x = 1,370,141.45 × 540,146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,851.81x = 740,076,492,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,076,492,158.77/992,851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,404.79

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