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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,230.82, 1,358,238.57 and 531,521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,230.82, 1,358,238.57 and 531,521.82 is: 733,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,230.82 : 1,358,238.57 = 531,521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,230.82/1,358,238.57 = 531,521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,230.82x = 1,358,238.57 × 531,521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,230.82x = 721,933,434,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,933,434,727.39/984,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,500.13

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