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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,582.64, 1,371,333 and 563,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,582.64, 1,371,333 and 563,903.02 is: 778,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,582.64 : 1,371,333 = 563,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,582.64/1,371,333 = 563,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,582.64x = 1,371,333 × 563,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,582.64x = 773,298,820,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,298,820,125.66/993,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,293.41

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