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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,827.34, 1,378,381.73 and 546,118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,827.34, 1,378,381.73 and 546,118.34 is: 753,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,827.34 : 1,378,381.73 = 546,118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,827.34/1,378,381.73 = 546,118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,827.34x = 1,378,381.73 × 546,118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,827.34x = 752,759,532,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,759,532,651.43/998,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,643.30

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