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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,979.16, 1,375,824.20 and 544,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,979.16, 1,375,824.20 and 544,270.16 is: 751,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,979.16 : 1,375,824.20 = 544,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,979.16/1,375,824.20 = 544,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,979.16x = 1,375,824.20 × 544,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,979.16x = 748,820,057,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,820,057,465.87/996,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,088.98

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