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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,974.94, 1,375,818.40 and 544,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,974.94, 1,375,818.40 and 544,265.94 is: 751,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,974.94 : 1,375,818.40 = 544,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,974.94/1,375,818.40 = 544,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,974.94x = 1,375,818.40 × 544,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,974.94x = 748,811,094,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,811,094,745.30/996,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,083.17

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