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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,563, 1,375,256.56 and 543,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,563, 1,375,256.56 and 543,854 is: 750,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,563 : 1,375,256.56 = 543,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,563/1,375,256.56 = 543,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,563x = 1,375,256.56 × 543,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,563x = 747,938,781,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,938,781,182.24/996,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,518.31

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