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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,746.96, 1,498,955.22 and 550,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,746.96, 1,498,955.22 and 550,679.31 is: 825,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,746.96 : 1,498,955.22 = 550,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,746.96/1,498,955.22 = 550,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,746.96x = 1,498,955.22 × 550,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,746.96x = 825,443,626,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,443,626,270.50/999,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,652.55

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