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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,957.56, 1,377,182.03 and 539,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,957.56, 1,377,182.03 and 539,072.18 is: 743,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,957.56 : 1,377,182.03 = 539,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,957.56/1,377,182.03 = 539,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,957.56x = 1,377,182.03 × 539,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,957.56x = 742,400,509,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,400,509,587.65/997,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,919.92

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