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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,972.93, 1,375,815.65 and 544,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,972.93, 1,375,815.65 and 544,263.93 is: 751,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,972.93 : 1,375,815.65 = 544,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,972.93/1,375,815.65 = 544,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,972.93x = 1,375,815.65 × 544,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,972.93x = 748,806,829,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,806,829,903.19/996,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,080.40

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