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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,222.63, 1,358,227.17 and 531,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,222.63, 1,358,227.17 and 531,513.63 is: 733,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,222.63 : 1,358,227.17 = 531,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,222.63/1,358,227.17 = 531,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,222.63x = 1,358,227.17 × 531,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,222.63x = 721,916,253,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,916,253,491.33/984,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,488.78

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