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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,563.02, 1,375,256.58 and 543,854.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,563.02, 1,375,256.58 and 543,854.02 is: 750,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,563.02 : 1,375,256.58 = 543,854.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,563.02/1,375,256.58 = 543,854.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,563.02x = 1,375,256.58 × 543,854.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,563.02x = 747,938,819,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,938,819,564.45/996,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,518.34

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