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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,083.73, 1,375,968.36 and 544,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,083.73, 1,375,968.36 and 544,374.73 is: 751,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,083.73 : 1,375,968.36 = 544,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,083.73/1,375,968.36 = 544,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,083.73x = 1,375,968.36 × 544,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,083.73x = 749,042,404,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,042,404,463.54/997,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,233.20

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