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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,982.70, 1,359,273.21 and 532,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,982.70, 1,359,273.21 and 532,273.70 is: 734,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,982.70 : 1,359,273.21 = 532,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,982.70/1,359,273.21 = 532,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,982.70x = 1,359,273.21 × 532,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,982.70x = 723,505,380,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,505,380,797.58/984,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,536.13

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