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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,172.74, 1,374,715.35 and 543,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,172.74, 1,374,715.35 and 543,460.50 is: 749,973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,172.74 : 1,374,715.35 = 543,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,172.74/1,374,715.35 = 543,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,172.74x = 1,374,715.35 × 543,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,172.74x = 747,103,491,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,103,491,468.68/996,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,973.84

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