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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,533, 1,376,595.54 and 544,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,533, 1,376,595.54 and 544,825.08 is: 751,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,533 : 1,376,595.54 = 544,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,533/1,376,595.54 = 544,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,533x = 1,376,595.54 × 544,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,533x = 750,003,775,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,003,775,208.14/997,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,858.61

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