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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,917.56, 1,375,769.82 and 544,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,917.56, 1,375,769.82 and 544,211.80 is: 751,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,917.56 : 1,375,769.82 = 544,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,917.56/1,375,769.82 = 544,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,917.56x = 1,375,769.82 × 544,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,917.56x = 748,710,170,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,710,170,127.88/996,917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,025.16

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