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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,301.62, 1,358,335.95 and 531,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,301.62, 1,358,335.95 and 531,592.62 is: 733,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,301.62 : 1,358,335.95 = 531,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,301.62/1,358,335.95 = 531,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,301.62x = 1,358,335.95 × 531,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,301.62x = 722,081,371,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,081,371,539.41/984,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,597.67

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