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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,567.51, 1,375,262.79 and 543,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,567.51, 1,375,262.79 and 543,858.51 is: 750,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,567.51 : 1,375,262.79 = 543,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,567.51/1,375,262.79 = 543,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,567.51x = 1,375,262.79 × 543,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,567.51x = 747,948,371,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,948,371,827.84/996,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,524.54

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