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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,485.93, 1,371,224.23 and 606,218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,485.93, 1,371,224.23 and 606,218.38 is: 836,711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,485.93 : 1,371,224.23 = 606,218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,485.93/1,371,224.23 = 606,218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,485.93x = 1,371,224.23 × 606,218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,485.93x = 831,261,326,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,261,326,383.74/993,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,711.73

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