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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,230.64, 1,358,238.24 and 531,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,230.64, 1,358,238.24 and 531,521.60 is: 733,499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,230.64 : 1,358,238.24 = 531,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,230.64/1,358,238.24 = 531,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,230.64x = 1,358,238.24 × 531,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,230.64x = 721,932,962,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,932,962,505.98/984,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,499.78

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