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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,860.08, 1,372,936.04 and 542,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,860.08, 1,372,936.04 and 542,180.24 is: 748,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,860.08 : 1,372,936.04 = 542,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,860.08/1,372,936.04 = 542,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,860.08x = 1,372,936.04 × 542,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,860.08x = 744,378,791,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,378,791,671.85/994,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,224.61

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