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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,144, 1,370,538.72 and 540,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,144, 1,370,538.72 and 540,438.24 is: 745,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,144 : 1,370,538.72 = 540,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,144/1,370,538.72 = 540,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,144x = 1,370,538.72 × 540,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,144x = 740,691,533,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,691,533,688.65/993,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,804.77

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