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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,481.58, 1,379,317.20 and 546,772.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,481.58, 1,379,317.20 and 546,772.58 is: 754,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,481.58 : 1,379,317.20 = 546,772.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,481.58/1,379,317.20 = 546,772.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,481.58x = 1,379,317.20 × 546,772.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,481.58x = 754,172,824,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,172,824,082.38/999,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,564.01

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