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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,513, 1,371,048.12 and 540,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,513, 1,371,048.12 and 540,804 is: 746,309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,513 : 1,371,048.12 = 540,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,513/1,371,048.12 = 540,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,513x = 1,371,048.12 × 540,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,513x = 741,468,307,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,468,307,488.48/993,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,309.62

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