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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,474, 1,375,163.28 and 543,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,474, 1,375,163.28 and 543,794.16 is: 750,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,474 : 1,375,163.28 = 543,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,474/1,375,163.28 = 543,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,474x = 1,375,163.28 × 543,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,474x = 747,805,760,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,805,760,710.45/996,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,451.85

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