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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,250.76, 1,358,265.92 and 531,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,250.76, 1,358,265.92 and 531,541.76 is: 733,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,250.76 : 1,358,265.92 = 531,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,250.76/1,358,265.92 = 531,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,250.76x = 1,358,265.92 × 531,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,250.76x = 721,975,048,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,975,048,215.78/984,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,527.55

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