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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,003.52, 1,374,489.20 and 543,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,003.52, 1,374,489.20 and 543,304.24 is: 749,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,003.52 : 1,374,489.20 = 543,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,003.52/1,374,489.20 = 543,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,003.52x = 1,374,489.20 × 543,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,003.52x = 746,765,810,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,765,810,194.21/996,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,762.22

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