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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,142.16, 1,376,055.63 and 544,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,142.16, 1,376,055.63 and 544,433.16 is: 751,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,142.16 : 1,376,055.63 = 544,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,142.16/1,376,055.63 = 544,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,142.16x = 1,376,055.63 × 544,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,142.16x = 749,170,314,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,170,314,976.69/997,142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,317.46

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