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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,268.94, 1,358,290.82 and 531,559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,268.94, 1,358,290.82 and 531,559.94 is: 733,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,268.94 : 1,358,290.82 = 531,559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,268.94/1,358,290.82 = 531,559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,268.94x = 1,358,290.82 × 531,559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,268.94x = 722,012,981,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,012,981,319.20/984,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,552.54

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