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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,647.70, 1,371,239.01 and 540,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,647.70, 1,371,239.01 and 540,941.94 is: 746,502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,647.70 : 1,371,239.01 = 540,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,647.70/1,371,239.01 = 540,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,647.70x = 1,371,239.01 × 540,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,647.70x = 741,760,690,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,760,690,273.08/993,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,502.70

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