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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,905.88, 1,372,930.06 and 542,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,905.88, 1,372,930.06 and 542,187.16 is: 748,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,905.88 : 1,372,930.06 = 542,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,905.88/1,372,930.06 = 542,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,905.88x = 1,372,930.06 × 542,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,905.88x = 744,385,050,110.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,385,050,110.03/994,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,196.45

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