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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,277.72, 1,379,014.14 and 546,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,277.72, 1,379,014.14 and 546,559 is: 754,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,277.72 : 1,379,014.14 = 546,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,277.72/1,379,014.14 = 546,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,277.72x = 1,379,014.14 × 546,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,277.72x = 753,712,589,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,712,589,344.26/999,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,257.37

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