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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,160.36, 1,373,321.34 and 542,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,160.36, 1,373,321.34 and 542,451.36 is: 748,582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,160.36 : 1,373,321.34 = 542,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,160.36/1,373,321.34 = 542,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,160.36x = 1,373,321.34 × 542,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,160.36x = 744,960,028,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,960,028,600.02/995,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,582.90

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