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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,856.50, 1,371,521.97 and 541,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,856.50, 1,371,521.97 and 541,147.50 is: 746,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,856.50 : 1,371,521.97 = 541,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,856.50/1,371,521.97 = 541,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,856.50x = 1,371,521.97 × 541,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,856.50x = 742,195,685,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,195,685,260.58/993,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,783.55

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