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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,032.13, 1,360,726.76 and 533,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,032.13, 1,360,726.76 and 533,323.13 is: 735,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,032.13 : 1,360,726.76 = 533,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,032.13/1,360,726.76 = 533,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,032.13x = 1,360,726.76 × 533,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,032.13x = 725,707,049,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,707,049,247.63/986,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,987.23

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