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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,254.16, 1,379,003.68 and 546,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,254.16, 1,379,003.68 and 546,545.12 is: 754,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,254.16 : 1,379,003.68 = 546,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,254.16/1,379,003.68 = 546,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,254.16x = 1,379,003.68 × 546,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,254.16x = 753,687,731,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,687,731,766.04/999,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,250.28

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