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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,560.26, 1,375,252.78 and 543,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,560.26, 1,375,252.78 and 543,851.26 is: 750,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,560.26 : 1,375,252.78 = 543,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,560.26/1,375,252.78 = 543,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,560.26x = 1,375,252.78 × 543,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,560.26x = 747,932,957,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,932,957,221.50/996,560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,514.53

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