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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,712.50, 1,376,873.49 and 545,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,712.50, 1,376,873.49 and 545,032.66 is: 752,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,712.50 : 1,376,873.49 = 545,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,712.50/1,376,873.49 = 545,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,712.50x = 1,376,873.49 × 545,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,712.50x = 750,441,020,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,441,020,738.18/997,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,161.59

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