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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,974.52, 1,374,449.18 and 543,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,974.52, 1,374,449.18 and 543,275.24 is: 749,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,974.52 : 1,374,449.18 = 543,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,974.52/1,374,449.18 = 543,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,974.52x = 1,374,449.18 × 543,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,974.52x = 746,704,198,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,704,198,543.68/995,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,722.19

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