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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,096.59, 1,377,376.88 and 545,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,096.59, 1,377,376.88 and 545,387.59 is: 752,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,096.59 : 1,377,376.88 = 545,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,096.59/1,377,376.88 = 545,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,096.59x = 1,377,376.88 × 545,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,096.59x = 751,204,257,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,204,257,104.92/998,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,636.83

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