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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,479.08, 1,375,170.18 and 543,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,479.08, 1,375,170.18 and 543,799.24 is: 750,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,479.08 : 1,375,170.18 = 543,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,479.08/1,375,170.18 = 543,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,479.08x = 1,375,170.18 × 543,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,479.08x = 747,816,498,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,816,498,754.66/996,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,458.80

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