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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,088, 1,370,449.92 and 540,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,088, 1,370,449.92 and 540,371.20 is: 745,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,088 : 1,370,449.92 = 540,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,088/1,370,449.92 = 540,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,088x = 1,370,449.92 × 540,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,088x = 740,551,667,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,551,667,810.30/993,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,705.99

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