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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,879.52, 1,371,547.92 and 541,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,879.52, 1,371,547.92 and 541,169.44 is: 746,810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,879.52 : 1,371,547.92 = 541,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,879.52/1,371,547.92 = 541,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,879.52x = 1,371,547.92 × 541,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,879.52x = 742,239,819,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,239,819,799.57/993,879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,810.66

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