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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,030.65, 1,377,283.52 and 539,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,030.65, 1,377,283.52 and 539,145.20 is: 744,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,030.65 : 1,377,283.52 = 539,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,030.65/1,377,283.52 = 539,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,030.65x = 1,377,283.52 × 539,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,030.65x = 742,555,798,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,555,798,847.10/998,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,021.04

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