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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,809.28, 1,375,596.43 and 544,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,809.28, 1,375,596.43 and 544,100.28 is: 750,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,809.28 : 1,375,596.43 = 544,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,809.28/1,375,596.43 = 544,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,809.28x = 1,375,596.43 × 544,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,809.28x = 748,462,402,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,462,402,730.00/996,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,858.18

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