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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,468.03, 1,358,565.93 and 531,759.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,468.03, 1,358,565.93 and 531,759.03 is: 733,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,468.03 : 1,358,565.93 = 531,759.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,468.03/1,358,565.93 = 531,759.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,468.03x = 1,358,565.93 × 531,759.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,468.03x = 722,429,701,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,429,701,127.85/984,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,827.49

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