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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,189.04, 1,360,944.36 and 533,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,189.04, 1,360,944.36 and 533,480.04 is: 736,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,189.04 : 1,360,944.36 = 533,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,189.04/1,360,944.36 = 533,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,189.04x = 1,360,944.36 × 533,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,189.04x = 726,036,651,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,036,651,610.58/986,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,204.34

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