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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,472, 1,375,160.52 and 543,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,472, 1,375,160.52 and 543,792.16 is: 750,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,472 : 1,375,160.52 = 543,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,472/1,375,160.52 = 543,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,472x = 1,375,160.52 × 543,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,472x = 747,801,509,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,801,509,517.52/996,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,449.09

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