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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,087.24, 1,374,597.54 and 543,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,087.24, 1,374,597.54 and 543,375 is: 749,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,087.24 : 1,374,597.54 = 543,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,087.24/1,374,597.54 = 543,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,087.24x = 1,374,597.54 × 543,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,087.24x = 746,921,938,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,921,938,297.50/996,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,855.94

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