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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,097.24, 1,374,611.32 and 543,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,097.24, 1,374,611.32 and 543,385 is: 749,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,097.24 : 1,374,611.32 = 543,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,097.24/1,374,611.32 = 543,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,097.24x = 1,374,611.32 × 543,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,097.24x = 746,943,172,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,943,172,118.20/996,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,869.73

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