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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,465.16, 1,373,724.36 and 542,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,465.16, 1,373,724.36 and 542,756.16 is: 748,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,465.16 : 1,373,724.36 = 542,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,465.16/1,373,724.36 = 542,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,465.16x = 1,373,724.36 × 542,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,465.16x = 745,597,358,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,597,358,532.06/995,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,993.93

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