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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,732.12, 1,378,250.22 and 546,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,732.12, 1,378,250.22 and 546,023 is: 753,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,732.12 : 1,378,250.22 = 546,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,732.12/1,378,250.22 = 546,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,732.12x = 1,378,250.22 × 546,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,732.12x = 752,556,319,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,556,319,875.06/998,732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,511.68

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