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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,730.50, 1,371,348.32 and 541,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,730.50, 1,371,348.32 and 541,021.50 is: 746,609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,730.50 : 1,371,348.32 = 541,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,730.50/1,371,348.32 = 541,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,730.50x = 1,371,348.32 × 541,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,730.50x = 741,928,922,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,928,922,403.77/993,730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,609.79

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