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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,531, 1,376,592.78 and 544,823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,531, 1,376,592.78 and 544,823.08 is: 751,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,531 : 1,376,592.78 = 544,823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,531/1,376,592.78 = 544,823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,531x = 1,376,592.78 × 544,823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,531x = 749,999,518,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,999,518,305.36/997,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,855.85

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