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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,191.96, 1,374,740.28 and 543,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,191.96, 1,374,740.28 and 543,482.96 is: 750,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,191.96 : 1,374,740.28 = 543,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,191.96/1,374,740.28 = 543,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,191.96x = 1,374,740.28 × 543,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,191.96x = 747,147,916,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,147,916,605.63/996,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,003.96

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