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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,736.52, 1,376,906.66 and 545,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,736.52, 1,376,906.66 and 545,056.68 is: 752,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,736.52 : 1,376,906.66 = 545,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,736.52/1,376,906.66 = 545,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,736.52x = 1,376,906.66 × 545,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,736.52x = 750,492,172,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,492,172,769.49/997,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,194.75

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