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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,480.53, 1,379,315.73 and 546,771.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,480.53, 1,379,315.73 and 546,771.53 is: 754,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,480.53 : 1,379,315.73 = 546,771.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,480.53/1,379,315.73 = 546,771.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,480.53x = 1,379,315.73 × 546,771.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,480.53x = 754,170,572,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,170,572,045.17/999,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,562.54

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