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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,480.08, 1,375,171.56 and 543,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,480.08, 1,375,171.56 and 543,800.24 is: 750,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,480.08 : 1,375,171.56 = 543,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,480.08/1,375,171.56 = 543,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,480.08x = 1,375,171.56 × 543,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,480.08x = 747,818,624,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,818,624,369.18/996,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,460.18

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