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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,627.61, 1,373,963.49 and 542,918.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,627.61, 1,373,963.49 and 542,918.61 is: 749,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,627.61 : 1,373,963.49 = 542,918.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,627.61/1,373,963.49 = 542,918.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,627.61x = 1,373,963.49 × 542,918.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,627.61x = 745,950,348,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,950,348,181.55/995,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,226.26

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