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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,231.14, 1,358,238.93 and 531,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,231.14, 1,358,238.93 and 531,522.10 is: 733,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,231.14 : 1,358,238.93 = 531,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,231.14/1,358,238.93 = 531,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,231.14x = 1,358,238.93 × 531,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,231.14x = 721,934,008,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,934,008,375.35/984,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,500.47

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