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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,757, 1,378,284.66 and 546,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,757, 1,378,284.66 and 546,048 is: 753,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,757 : 1,378,284.66 = 546,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,757/1,378,284.66 = 546,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,757x = 1,378,284.66 × 546,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,757x = 752,609,582,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,609,582,023.68/998,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,546.24

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