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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,591.39, 1,373,915.66 and 542,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,591.39, 1,373,915.66 and 542,882.39 is: 749,177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,591.39 : 1,373,915.66 = 542,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,591.39/1,373,915.66 = 542,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,591.39x = 1,373,915.66 × 542,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,591.39x = 745,874,607,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,874,607,575.24/995,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,177.44

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