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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,721.84, 1,371,336.34 and 541,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,721.84, 1,371,336.34 and 541,012.84 is: 746,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,721.84 : 1,371,336.34 = 541,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,721.84/1,371,336.34 = 541,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,721.84x = 1,371,336.34 × 541,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,721.84x = 741,910,567,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,910,567,898.61/993,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,597.83

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