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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,231.74, 1,358,239.82 and 531,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,231.74, 1,358,239.82 and 531,522.74 is: 733,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,231.74 : 1,358,239.82 = 531,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,231.74/1,358,239.82 = 531,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,231.74x = 1,358,239.82 × 531,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,231.74x = 721,935,351,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,935,351,441.49/984,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,501.39

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