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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,325, 1,377,688.44 and 545,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,325, 1,377,688.44 and 545,616 is: 752,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,325 : 1,377,688.44 = 545,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,325/1,377,688.44 = 545,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,325x = 1,377,688.44 × 545,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,325x = 751,688,855,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,688,855,879.04/998,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,950.05

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