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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,168.36, 1,373,332.44 and 542,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,168.36, 1,373,332.44 and 542,459.36 is: 748,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,168.36 : 1,373,332.44 = 542,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,168.36/1,373,332.44 = 542,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,168.36x = 1,373,332.44 × 542,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,168.36x = 744,977,036,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,977,036,469.64/995,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,593.97

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