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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,987.03, 1,375,835.13 and 544,278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,987.03, 1,375,835.13 and 544,278.03 is: 751,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,987.03 : 1,375,835.13 = 544,278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,987.03/1,375,835.13 = 544,278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,987.03x = 1,375,835.13 × 544,278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,987.03x = 748,836,834,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,836,834,161.19/996,987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,099.88

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