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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,369, 1,370,849.22 and 540,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,369, 1,370,849.22 and 540,663.24 is: 746,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,369 : 1,370,849.22 = 540,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,369/1,370,849.22 = 540,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,369x = 1,370,849.22 × 540,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,369x = 741,167,780,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,167,780,836.67/993,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,115.27

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