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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,994.08, 1,377,215.76 and 545,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,994.08, 1,377,215.76 and 545,275.36 is: 752,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,994.08 : 1,377,215.76 = 545,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,994.08/1,377,215.76 = 545,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,994.08x = 1,377,215.76 × 545,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,994.08x = 750,961,819,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,961,819,331.67/997,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,471.22

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