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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,211.36, 1,360,962 and 533,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,211.36, 1,360,962 and 533,492.64 is: 736,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,211.36 : 1,360,962 = 533,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,211.36/1,360,962 = 533,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,211.36x = 1,360,962 × 533,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,211.36x = 726,063,210,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,063,210,319.68/986,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,214.61

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