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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,642, 1,372,605.96 and 541,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,642, 1,372,605.96 and 541,933 is: 747,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,642 : 1,372,605.96 = 541,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,642/1,372,605.96 = 541,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,642x = 1,372,605.96 × 541,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,642x = 743,860,465,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,860,465,720.68/994,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,867.54

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