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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,014.76, 1,360,700.37 and 533,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,014.76, 1,360,700.37 and 533,305.76 is: 735,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,014.76 : 1,360,700.37 = 533,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,014.76/1,360,700.37 = 533,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,014.76x = 1,360,700.37 × 533,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,014.76x = 725,669,338,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,669,338,151.63/986,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,961.95

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