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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,591.02, 1,371,151.67 and 557,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,591.02, 1,371,151.67 and 557,947.75 is: 769,965.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,591.02 : 1,371,151.67 = 557,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,591.02/1,371,151.67 = 557,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,591.02x = 1,371,151.67 × 557,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,591.02x = 765,030,990,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,030,990,201.75/993,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,965.69

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