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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,957.68, 1,377,182.18 and 539,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,957.68, 1,377,182.18 and 539,072.26 is: 743,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,957.68 : 1,377,182.18 = 539,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,957.68/1,377,182.18 = 539,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,957.68x = 1,377,182.18 × 539,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,957.68x = 742,400,710,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,400,710,204.33/997,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,920.03

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