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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,231.64, 1,358,239.68 and 531,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,231.64, 1,358,239.68 and 531,522.64 is: 733,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,231.64 : 1,358,239.68 = 531,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,231.64/1,358,239.68 = 531,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,231.64x = 1,358,239.68 × 531,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,231.64x = 721,935,140,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,935,140,466.36/984,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,501.25

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