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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,765, 1,378,295.70 and 546,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,765, 1,378,295.70 and 546,056 is: 753,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,765 : 1,378,295.70 = 546,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,765/1,378,295.70 = 546,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,765x = 1,378,295.70 × 546,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,765x = 752,626,636,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,626,636,759.20/998,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,557.28

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