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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,985.20, 1,371,715.20 and 541,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,985.20, 1,371,715.20 and 541,275.84 is: 746,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,985.20 : 1,371,715.20 = 541,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,985.20/1,371,715.20 = 541,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,985.20x = 1,371,715.20 × 541,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,985.20x = 742,476,297,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,476,297,120.77/993,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,969.17

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