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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,537.59, 1,372,462.02 and 541,828.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,537.59, 1,372,462.02 and 541,828.59 is: 747,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,537.59 : 1,372,462.02 = 541,828.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,537.59/1,372,462.02 = 541,828.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,537.59x = 1,372,462.02 × 541,828.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,537.59x = 743,639,161,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,639,161,125.15/994,537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,723.53

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