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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,094, 1,373,230.68 and 542,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,094, 1,373,230.68 and 542,386.80 is: 748,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,094 : 1,373,230.68 = 542,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,094/1,373,230.68 = 542,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,094x = 1,373,230.68 × 542,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,094x = 744,822,194,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,822,194,187.02/995,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,494.31

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