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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,658.70, 1,371,254.19 and 540,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,658.70, 1,371,254.19 and 540,952.94 is: 746,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,658.70 : 1,371,254.19 = 540,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,658.70/1,371,254.19 = 540,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,658.70x = 1,371,254.19 × 540,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,658.70x = 741,783,985,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,783,985,567.82/993,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,517.88

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