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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,191, 1,378,883.61 and 546,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,191, 1,378,883.61 and 546,482 is: 754,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,191 : 1,378,883.61 = 546,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,191/1,378,883.61 = 546,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,191x = 1,378,883.61 × 546,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,191x = 753,535,072,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,535,072,960.02/999,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,145.18

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