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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,288, 1,358,317.68 and 531,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,288, 1,358,317.68 and 531,579.12 is: 733,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,288 : 1,358,317.68 = 531,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,288/1,358,317.68 = 531,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,288x = 1,358,317.68 × 531,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,288x = 722,053,317,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,053,317,014.84/984,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,579.32

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