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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,145.22, 1,378,828.17 and 551,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,145.22, 1,378,828.17 and 551,609.86 is: 761,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,145.22 : 1,378,828.17 = 551,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,145.22/1,378,828.17 = 551,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,145.22x = 1,378,828.17 × 551,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,145.22x = 760,575,215,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,575,215,113.32/999,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,225.90

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