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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,174, 1,370,580.12 and 540,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,174, 1,370,580.12 and 540,468.24 is: 745,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,174 : 1,370,580.12 = 540,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,174/1,370,580.12 = 540,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,174x = 1,370,580.12 × 540,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,174x = 740,755,025,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,755,025,235.39/993,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,846.17

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