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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,896.36, 1,372,957.02 and 542,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,896.36, 1,372,957.02 and 542,187 is: 748,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,896.36 : 1,372,957.02 = 542,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,896.36/1,372,957.02 = 542,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,896.36x = 1,372,957.02 × 542,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,896.36x = 744,399,447,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,399,447,802.74/994,896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,218.08

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