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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,233.24, 1,373,421.90 and 542,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,233.24, 1,373,421.90 and 542,524.60 is: 748,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,233.24 : 1,373,421.90 = 542,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,233.24/1,373,421.90 = 542,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,233.24x = 1,373,421.90 × 542,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,233.24x = 745,115,166,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,115,166,928.74/995,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,683.96

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