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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,591.34, 1,358,737.26 and 531,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,591.34, 1,358,737.26 and 531,882.34 is: 733,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,591.34 : 1,358,737.26 = 531,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,591.34/1,358,737.26 = 531,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,591.34x = 1,358,737.26 × 531,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,591.34x = 722,688,353,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,688,353,293.99/984,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,998.28

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