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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,562, 1,375,255.18 and 543,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,562, 1,375,255.18 and 543,853 is: 750,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,562 : 1,375,255.18 = 543,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,562/1,375,255.18 = 543,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,562x = 1,375,255.18 × 543,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,562x = 747,936,655,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,936,655,408.54/996,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,516.93

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