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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,755.68, 1,375,518 and 544,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,755.68, 1,375,518 and 544,045.60 is: 750,780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,755.68 : 1,375,518 = 544,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,755.68/1,375,518 = 544,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,755.68x = 1,375,518 × 544,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,755.68x = 748,344,515,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,344,515,620.80/996,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,780.29

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