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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,573, 1,358,710.74 and 531,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,573, 1,358,710.74 and 531,864 is: 733,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,573 : 1,358,710.74 = 531,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,573/1,358,710.74 = 531,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,573x = 1,358,710.74 × 531,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,573x = 722,649,329,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,649,329,019.36/984,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,972.32

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