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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,452.82, 1,358,545.68 and 531,743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,452.82, 1,358,545.68 and 531,743.82 is: 733,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,452.82 : 1,358,545.68 = 531,743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,452.82/1,358,545.68 = 531,743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,452.82x = 1,358,545.68 × 531,743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,452.82x = 722,398,269,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,398,269,527.70/984,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,806.90

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