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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,458.02, 1,370,934 and 563,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,458.02, 1,370,934 and 563,712.52 is: 777,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,458.02 : 1,370,934 = 563,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,458.02/1,370,934 = 563,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,458.02x = 1,370,934 × 563,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,458.02x = 772,812,659,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,812,659,893.68/993,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,901.68

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