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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,995.56, 1,375,846.86 and 544,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,995.56, 1,375,846.86 and 544,286.56 is: 751,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,995.56 : 1,375,846.86 = 544,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,995.56/1,375,846.86 = 544,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,995.56x = 1,375,846.86 × 544,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,995.56x = 748,854,954,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,854,954,516.20/996,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,111.62

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