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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,182.38, 1,376,115.33 and 544,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,182.38, 1,376,115.33 and 544,473.38 is: 751,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,182.38 : 1,376,115.33 = 544,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,182.38/1,376,115.33 = 544,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,182.38x = 1,376,115.33 × 544,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,182.38x = 749,258,158,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,258,158,114.34/997,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,375.25

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