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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,219.72, 1,372,022.72 and 541,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,219.72, 1,372,022.72 and 541,510.72 is: 747,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,219.72 : 1,372,022.72 = 541,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,219.72/1,372,022.72 = 541,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,219.72x = 1,372,022.72 × 541,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,219.72x = 742,965,010,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,965,010,963.56/994,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,284.52

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