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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,132, 1,370,543.76 and 540,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,132, 1,370,543.76 and 540,423.36 is: 745,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,132 : 1,370,543.76 = 540,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,132/1,370,543.76 = 540,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,132x = 1,370,543.76 × 540,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,132x = 740,673,863,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,673,863,806.23/993,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,795.99

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