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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,979.43, 1,375,824.61 and 544,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,979.43, 1,375,824.61 and 544,270.43 is: 751,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,979.43 : 1,375,824.61 = 544,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,979.43/1,375,824.61 = 544,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,979.43x = 1,375,824.61 × 544,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,979.43x = 748,820,652,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,820,652,089.28/996,979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,089.37

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