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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,543.20, 1,376,642.40 and 544,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,543.20, 1,376,642.40 and 544,834.20 is: 751,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,543.20 : 1,376,642.40 = 544,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,543.20/1,376,642.40 = 544,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,543.20x = 1,376,642.40 × 544,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,543.20x = 750,041,860,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,041,860,690.08/997,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,889.10

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