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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,943.50, 1,377,162.03 and 545,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,943.50, 1,377,162.03 and 545,237.74 is: 752,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,943.50 : 1,377,162.03 = 545,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,943.50/1,377,162.03 = 545,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,943.50x = 1,377,162.03 × 545,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,943.50x = 750,880,712,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,880,712,851.01/997,943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,428.08

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