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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,538.10, 1,372,462.72 and 541,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,538.10, 1,372,462.72 and 541,829.10 is: 747,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,538.10 : 1,372,462.72 = 541,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,538.10/1,372,462.72 = 541,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,538.10x = 1,372,462.72 × 541,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,538.10x = 743,640,240,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,640,240,361.15/994,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,724.24

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