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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,299.34, 1,358,332.81 and 531,590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,299.34, 1,358,332.81 and 531,590.34 is: 733,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,299.34 : 1,358,332.81 = 531,590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,299.34/1,358,332.81 = 531,590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,299.34x = 1,358,332.81 × 531,590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,299.34x = 722,076,598,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,076,598,972.08/984,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,594.52

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