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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,433.50, 1,373,699.59 and 542,724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,433.50, 1,373,699.59 and 542,724.50 is: 748,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,433.50 : 1,373,699.59 = 542,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,433.50/1,373,699.59 = 542,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,433.50x = 1,373,699.59 × 542,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,433.50x = 745,540,425,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,540,425,210.39/995,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,960.55

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