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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,799.29, 1,371,293.91 and 558,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,799.29, 1,371,293.91 and 558,199.92 is: 770,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,799.29 : 1,371,293.91 = 558,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,799.29/1,371,293.91 = 558,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,799.29x = 1,371,293.91 × 558,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,799.29x = 765,456,150,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,456,150,858.49/993,799.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,232.14

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