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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,137.20, 1,371,924.96 and 541,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,137.20, 1,371,924.96 and 541,427.84 is: 747,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,137.20 : 1,371,924.96 = 541,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,137.20/1,371,924.96 = 541,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,137.20x = 1,371,924.96 × 541,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,137.20x = 742,798,367,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,798,367,734.89/994,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,178.93

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