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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,295.12, 1,376,272.32 and 544,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,295.12, 1,376,272.32 and 544,586.16 is: 751,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,295.12 : 1,376,272.32 = 544,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,295.12/1,376,272.32 = 544,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,295.12x = 1,376,272.32 × 544,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,295.12x = 749,498,857,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,498,857,863.09/997,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,531.66

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