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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,711.96, 1,375,442.70 and 544,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,711.96, 1,375,442.70 and 544,006.20 is: 750,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,711.96 : 1,375,442.70 = 544,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,711.96/1,375,442.70 = 544,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,711.96x = 1,375,442.70 × 544,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,711.96x = 748,249,356,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,249,356,544.74/996,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,717.75

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