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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,999.36, 1,374,483.44 and 543,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,999.36, 1,374,483.44 and 543,300.08 is: 749,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,999.36 : 1,374,483.44 = 543,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,999.36/1,374,483.44 = 543,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,999.36x = 1,374,483.44 × 543,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,999.36x = 746,756,962,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,756,962,910.68/995,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,756.47

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