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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,553, 1,376,623.14 and 544,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,553, 1,376,623.14 and 544,845.08 is: 751,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,553 : 1,376,623.14 = 544,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,553/1,376,623.14 = 544,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,553x = 1,376,623.14 × 544,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,553x = 750,046,344,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,046,344,843.15/997,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,886.21

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