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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,691.35, 1,371,294.04 and 540,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,691.35, 1,371,294.04 and 540,982.35 is: 746,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,691.35 : 1,371,294.04 = 540,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,691.35/1,371,294.04 = 540,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,691.35x = 1,371,294.04 × 540,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,691.35x = 741,845,872,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,845,872,300.19/993,691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,555.63

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