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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,231.24, 1,373,419.14 and 542,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,231.24, 1,373,419.14 and 542,522.60 is: 748,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,231.24 : 1,373,419.14 = 542,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,231.24/1,373,419.14 = 542,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,231.24x = 1,373,419.14 × 542,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,231.24x = 745,110,922,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,110,922,722.56/995,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,681.20

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