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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,276.72, 1,379,012.76 and 546,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,276.72, 1,379,012.76 and 546,558 is: 754,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,276.72 : 1,379,012.76 = 546,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,276.72/1,379,012.76 = 546,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,276.72x = 1,379,012.76 × 546,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,276.72x = 753,710,456,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,710,456,080.08/999,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,255.99

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