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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,083.68, 1,371,853.62 and 552,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,083.68, 1,371,853.62 and 552,599.72 is: 762,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,083.68 : 1,371,853.62 = 552,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,083.68/1,371,853.62 = 552,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,083.68x = 1,371,853.62 × 552,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,083.68x = 758,085,926,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,085,926,292.99/994,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,597.70

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