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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,638.50, 1,376,775.15 and 544,958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,638.50, 1,376,775.15 and 544,958.66 is: 752,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,638.50 : 1,376,775.15 = 544,958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,638.50/1,376,775.15 = 544,958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,638.50x = 1,376,775.15 × 544,958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,638.50x = 750,285,540,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,285,540,865.30/997,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,061.53

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