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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,691.16, 1,372,673.81 and 541,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,691.16, 1,372,673.81 and 541,982.16 is: 747,935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,691.16 : 1,372,673.81 = 541,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,691.16/1,372,673.81 = 541,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,691.16x = 1,372,673.81 × 541,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,691.16x = 743,964,711,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,964,711,143.02/994,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,935.38

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