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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,736.56, 1,378,256.16 and 546,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,736.56, 1,378,256.16 and 546,027.52 is: 753,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,736.56 : 1,378,256.16 = 546,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,736.56/1,378,256.16 = 546,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,736.56x = 1,378,256.16 × 546,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,736.56x = 752,565,792,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,565,792,969.52/998,736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,517.82

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