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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,553, 1,376,630.44 and 544,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,553, 1,376,630.44 and 544,844 is: 751,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,553 : 1,376,630.44 = 544,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,553/1,376,630.44 = 544,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,553x = 1,376,630.44 × 544,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,553x = 750,048,835,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,048,835,451.36/997,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,888.71

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