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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,283.38, 1,370,737.17 and 540,579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,283.38, 1,370,737.17 and 540,579.06 is: 746,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,283.38 : 1,370,737.17 = 540,579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,283.38/1,370,737.17 = 540,579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,283.38x = 1,370,737.17 × 540,579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,283.38x = 740,991,810,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,991,810,865.66/993,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,002.43

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