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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,555.14, 1,375,245.71 and 543,846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,555.14, 1,375,245.71 and 543,846.14 is: 750,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,555.14 : 1,375,245.71 = 543,846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,555.14/1,375,245.71 = 543,846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,555.14x = 1,375,245.71 × 543,846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,555.14x = 747,922,061,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,922,061,339.60/996,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,507.46

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