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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,001.52, 1,374,486.44 and 543,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,001.52, 1,374,486.44 and 543,302.24 is: 749,759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,001.52 : 1,374,486.44 = 543,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,001.52/1,374,486.44 = 543,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,001.52x = 1,374,486.44 × 543,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,001.52x = 746,761,552,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,761,552,112.68/996,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,759.45

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