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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,769.38, 1,358,982 and 532,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,769.38, 1,358,982 and 532,060.38 is: 734,243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,769.38 : 1,358,982 = 532,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,769.38/1,358,982 = 532,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,769.38x = 1,358,982 × 532,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,769.38x = 723,060,479,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,060,479,333.16/984,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,243.46

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