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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,489.78, 1,379,328.50 and 546,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,489.78, 1,379,328.50 and 546,780.78 is: 754,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,489.78 : 1,379,328.50 = 546,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,489.78/1,379,328.50 = 546,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,489.78x = 1,379,328.50 × 546,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,489.78x = 754,190,310,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,190,310,372.33/999,489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,575.31

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