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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,723.32, 1,372,718.70 and 542,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,723.32, 1,372,718.70 and 542,014.32 is: 747,980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,723.32 : 1,372,718.70 = 542,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,723.32/1,372,718.70 = 542,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,723.32x = 1,372,718.70 × 542,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,723.32x = 744,033,192,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,033,192,731.78/994,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,980.04

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