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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,154, 1,360,893.81 and 533,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,154, 1,360,893.81 and 533,445 is: 736,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,154 : 1,360,893.81 = 533,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,154/1,360,893.81 = 533,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,154x = 1,360,893.81 × 533,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,154x = 725,961,998,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,961,998,475.45/986,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,154.80

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