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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,967.10, 1,373,055.90 and 542,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,967.10, 1,373,055.90 and 542,258.10 is: 748,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,967.10 : 1,373,055.90 = 542,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,967.10/1,373,055.90 = 542,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,967.10x = 1,373,055.90 × 542,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,967.10x = 744,550,683,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,550,683,527.79/994,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,316.89

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