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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,845.31, 1,377,024.18 and 545,139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,845.31, 1,377,024.18 and 545,139.55 is: 752,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,845.31 : 1,377,024.18 = 545,139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,845.31/1,377,024.18 = 545,139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,845.31x = 1,377,024.18 × 545,139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,845.31x = 750,670,341,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,670,341,824.32/997,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,291.30

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