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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,162.40, 1,373,324.08 and 542,453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,162.40, 1,373,324.08 and 542,453.36 is: 748,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,162.40 : 1,373,324.08 = 542,453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,162.40/1,373,324.08 = 542,453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,162.40x = 1,373,324.08 × 542,453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,162.40x = 744,964,261,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,964,261,564.91/995,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,585.62

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