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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,548.63, 1,358,678.32 and 531,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,548.63, 1,358,678.32 and 531,839.63 is: 733,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,548.63 : 1,358,678.32 = 531,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,548.63/1,358,678.32 = 531,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,548.63x = 1,358,678.32 × 531,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,548.63x = 722,598,974,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,598,974,997.82/984,548.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,939.34

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