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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,561, 1,376,641.48 and 544,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,561, 1,376,641.48 and 544,852 is: 751,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,561 : 1,376,641.48 = 544,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,561/1,376,641.48 = 544,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,561x = 1,376,641.48 × 544,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,561x = 750,065,863,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,065,863,660.96/997,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,899.75

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