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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,641.50, 1,372,605.28 and 541,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,641.50, 1,372,605.28 and 541,932.50 is: 747,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,641.50 : 1,372,605.28 = 541,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,641.50/1,372,605.28 = 541,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,641.50x = 1,372,605.28 × 541,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,641.50x = 743,859,410,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,859,410,903.60/994,641.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,866.86

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