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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,922, 1,373,002.08 and 542,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,922, 1,373,002.08 and 542,222.72 is: 748,272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,922 : 1,373,002.08 = 542,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,922/1,373,002.08 = 542,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,922x = 1,373,002.08 × 542,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,922x = 744,472,922,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,472,922,383.26/994,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,272.65

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