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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,902.52, 1,374,364.14 and 543,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,902.52, 1,374,364.14 and 543,209.72 is: 749,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,902.52 : 1,374,364.14 = 543,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,902.52/1,374,364.14 = 543,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,902.52x = 1,374,364.14 × 543,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,902.52x = 746,567,959,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,567,959,667.44/995,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,639.59

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