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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,650.50, 1,372,617.70 and 541,941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,650.50, 1,372,617.70 and 541,941.50 is: 747,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,650.50 : 1,372,617.70 = 541,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,650.50/1,372,617.70 = 541,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,650.50x = 1,372,617.70 × 541,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,650.50x = 743,878,495,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,878,495,264.55/994,650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,879.28

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