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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,566.76, 1,378,022.82 and 545,857.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,566.76, 1,378,022.82 and 545,857.88 is: 753,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,566.76 : 1,378,022.82 = 545,857.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,566.76/1,378,022.82 = 545,857.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,566.76x = 1,378,022.82 × 545,857.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,566.76x = 752,204,615,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,204,615,116.82/998,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,284.25

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