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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,644, 1,372,608.72 and 541,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,644, 1,372,608.72 and 541,935 is: 747,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,644 : 1,372,608.72 = 541,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,644/1,372,608.72 = 541,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,644x = 1,372,608.72 × 541,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,644x = 743,864,706,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,864,706,673.20/994,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,870.30

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