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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,742.86, 1,376,885.23 and 545,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,742.86, 1,376,885.23 and 545,033.86 is: 752,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,742.86 : 1,376,885.23 = 545,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,742.86/1,376,885.23 = 545,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,742.86x = 1,376,885.23 × 545,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,742.86x = 750,449,066,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,449,066,879.09/997,742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,146.77

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