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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,655.98, 1,371,250.38 and 540,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,655.98, 1,371,250.38 and 540,950.22 is: 746,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,655.98 : 1,371,250.38 = 540,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,655.98/1,371,250.38 = 540,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,655.98x = 1,371,250.38 × 540,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,655.98x = 741,778,194,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,778,194,736.08/993,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,514.10

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