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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,525.02, 1,373,821.32 and 542,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,525.02, 1,373,821.32 and 542,816.02 is: 749,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,525.02 : 1,373,821.32 = 542,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,525.02/1,373,821.32 = 542,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,525.02x = 1,373,821.32 × 542,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,525.02x = 745,732,221,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,732,221,113.55/995,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,084.36

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