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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,556.50, 1,375,247.60 and 543,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,556.50, 1,375,247.60 and 543,847.50 is: 750,509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,556.50 : 1,375,247.60 = 543,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,556.50/1,375,247.60 = 543,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,556.50x = 1,375,247.60 × 543,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,556.50x = 747,924,969,141
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,924,969,141/996,556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,509.35

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