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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,688.32, 1,374,047.96 and 542,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,688.32, 1,374,047.96 and 542,979.32 is: 749,310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,688.32 : 1,374,047.96 = 542,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,688.32/1,374,047.96 = 542,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,688.32x = 1,374,047.96 × 542,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,688.32x = 746,079,617,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,079,617,383.05/995,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,310.41

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