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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,999.56, 1,375,852.38 and 544,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,999.56, 1,375,852.38 and 544,290.56 is: 751,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,999.56 : 1,375,852.38 = 544,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,999.56/1,375,852.38 = 544,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,999.56x = 1,375,852.38 × 544,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,999.56x = 748,863,462,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,863,462,387.53/996,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,117.14

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