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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,660.98, 1,371,257.34 and 540,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,660.98, 1,371,257.34 and 540,955.22 is: 746,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,660.98 : 1,371,257.34 = 540,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,660.98/1,371,257.34 = 540,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,660.98x = 1,371,257.34 × 540,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,660.98x = 741,788,816,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,788,816,036.32/993,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,521.03

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