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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,607.32, 1,373,935.55 and 542,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,607.32, 1,373,935.55 and 542,898.32 is: 749,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,607.32 : 1,373,935.55 = 542,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,607.32/1,373,935.55 = 542,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,607.32x = 1,373,935.55 × 542,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,607.32x = 745,907,292,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,907,292,299.11/995,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,198.28

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