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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,240.14, 1,358,251.38 and 531,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,240.14, 1,358,251.38 and 531,531.14 is: 733,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,240.14 : 1,358,251.38 = 531,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,240.14/1,358,251.38 = 531,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,240.14x = 1,358,251.38 × 531,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,240.14x = 721,952,904,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,952,904,417.97/984,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,512.97

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