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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,174.92, 1,374,736.80 and 543,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,174.92, 1,374,736.80 and 543,465.92 is: 749,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,174.92 : 1,374,736.80 = 543,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,174.92/1,374,736.80 = 543,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,174.92x = 1,374,736.80 × 543,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,174.92x = 747,122,599,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,122,599,769.86/996,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,991.38

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