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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,694.63, 1,372,678.79 and 541,985.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,694.63, 1,372,678.79 and 541,985.63 is: 747,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,694.63 : 1,372,678.79 = 541,985.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,694.63/1,372,678.79 = 541,985.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,694.63x = 1,372,678.79 × 541,985.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,694.63x = 743,972,169,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,972,169,212.47/994,694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,940.27

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