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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,977.43, 1,375,821.86 and 544,268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,977.43, 1,375,821.86 and 544,268.43 is: 751,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,977.43 : 1,375,821.86 = 544,268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,977.43/1,375,821.86 = 544,268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,977.43x = 1,375,821.86 × 544,268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,977.43x = 748,816,400,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,816,400,980.54/996,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,086.61

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