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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,551, 1,376,627.67 and 544,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,551, 1,376,627.67 and 544,842 is: 751,885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,551 : 1,376,627.67 = 544,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,551/1,376,627.67 = 544,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,551x = 1,376,627.67 × 544,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,551x = 750,044,572,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,044,572,978.14/997,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,885.94

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