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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,002.74, 1,375,856.75 and 544,293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,002.74, 1,375,856.75 and 544,293.74 is: 751,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,002.74 : 1,375,856.75 = 544,293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,002.74/1,375,856.75 = 544,293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,002.74x = 1,375,856.75 × 544,293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,002.74x = 748,870,220,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,870,220,962.12/997,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,121.53

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