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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,606.57, 1,373,934.51 and 542,897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,606.57, 1,373,934.51 and 542,897.57 is: 749,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,606.57 : 1,373,934.51 = 542,897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,606.57/1,373,934.51 = 542,897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,606.57x = 1,373,934.51 × 542,897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,606.57x = 745,905,699,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,905,699,948.47/995,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,197.25

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