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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,274.60, 1,373,477.76 and 542,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,274.60, 1,373,477.76 and 542,565.60 is: 748,739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,274.60 : 1,373,477.76 = 542,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,274.60/1,373,477.76 = 542,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,274.60x = 1,373,477.76 × 542,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,274.60x = 745,201,784,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,201,784,941.06/995,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,739.88

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