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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,964.07, 1,373,051.76 and 542,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,964.07, 1,373,051.76 and 542,255.07 is: 748,312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,964.07 : 1,373,051.76 = 542,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,964.07/1,373,051.76 = 542,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,964.07x = 1,373,051.76 × 542,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,964.07x = 744,544,278,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,544,278,232.42/994,964.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,312.73

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