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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,108, 1,370,477.52 and 540,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,108, 1,370,477.52 and 540,391.20 is: 745,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,108 : 1,370,477.52 = 540,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,108/1,370,477.52 = 540,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,108x = 1,370,477.52 × 540,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,108x = 740,593,991,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,593,991,605.82/993,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,733.59

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