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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,555, 1,376,625.90 and 544,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,555, 1,376,625.90 and 544,847.08 is: 751,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,555 : 1,376,625.90 = 544,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,555/1,376,625.90 = 544,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,555x = 1,376,625.90 × 544,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,555x = 750,050,601,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,050,601,867.37/997,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,888.97

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