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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,091.24, 1,374,603.06 and 543,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,091.24, 1,374,603.06 and 543,379 is: 749,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,091.24 : 1,374,603.06 = 543,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,091.24/1,374,603.06 = 543,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,091.24x = 1,374,603.06 × 543,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,091.24x = 746,930,436,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,930,436,139.74/996,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,861.46

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