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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,607.57, 1,373,935.89 and 542,898.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,607.57, 1,373,935.89 and 542,898.57 is: 749,198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,607.57 : 1,373,935.89 = 542,898.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,607.57/1,373,935.89 = 542,898.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,607.57x = 1,373,935.89 × 542,898.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,607.57x = 745,907,829,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,907,829,952.68/995,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,198.63

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