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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,958.95, 1,377,183.90 and 539,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,958.95, 1,377,183.90 and 539,073.52 is: 743,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,958.95 : 1,377,183.90 = 539,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,958.95/1,377,183.90 = 539,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,958.95x = 1,377,183.90 × 539,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,958.95x = 742,403,372,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,403,372,660.33/997,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,921.75

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