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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,670.08, 1,376,792 and 544,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,670.08, 1,376,792 and 544,960.96 is: 752,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,670.08 : 1,376,792 = 544,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,670.08/1,376,792 = 544,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,670.08x = 1,376,792 × 544,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,670.08x = 750,297,890,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,297,890,040.32/997,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,050.11

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