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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,178.92, 1,374,742.32 and 543,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,178.92, 1,374,742.32 and 543,469.92 is: 749,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,178.92 : 1,374,742.32 = 543,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,178.92/1,374,742.32 = 543,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,178.92x = 1,374,742.32 × 543,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,178.92x = 747,131,098,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,131,098,671.02/996,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,996.90

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