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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,580.92, 1,375,262.48 and 543,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,580.92, 1,375,262.48 and 543,875.16 is: 750,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,580.92 : 1,375,262.48 = 543,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,580.92/1,375,262.48 = 543,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,580.92x = 1,375,262.48 × 543,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,580.92x = 747,971,101,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,971,101,352.00/996,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,537.25

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