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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,546.38, 1,358,675.21 and 531,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,546.38, 1,358,675.21 and 531,837.38 is: 733,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,546.38 : 1,358,675.21 = 531,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,546.38/1,358,675.21 = 531,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,546.38x = 1,358,675.21 × 531,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,546.38x = 722,594,258,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,594,258,493.57/984,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,936.23

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