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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,502.94, 1,379,346.54 and 546,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,502.94, 1,379,346.54 and 546,793.94 is: 754,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,502.94 : 1,379,346.54 = 546,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,502.94/1,379,346.54 = 546,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,502.94x = 1,379,346.54 × 546,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,502.94x = 754,218,329,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,218,329,231.97/999,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,593.41

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