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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,797, 1,372,820.04 and 542,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,797, 1,372,820.04 and 542,088 is: 748,081.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,797 : 1,372,820.04 = 542,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,797/1,372,820.04 = 542,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,797x = 1,372,820.04 × 542,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,797x = 744,189,269,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,189,269,843.52/994,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,081.54

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