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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,047.56, 1,375,918.44 and 544,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,047.56, 1,375,918.44 and 544,338.56 is: 751,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,047.56 : 1,375,918.44 = 544,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,047.56/1,375,918.44 = 544,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,047.56x = 1,375,918.44 × 544,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,047.56x = 748,965,462,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,965,462,307.05/997,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,183.29

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