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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,233.20, 1,361,001.79 and 533,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,233.20, 1,361,001.79 and 533,524.20 is: 736,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,233.20 : 1,361,001.79 = 533,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,233.20/1,361,001.79 = 533,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,233.20x = 1,361,001.79 × 533,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,233.20x = 726,127,391,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,127,391,208.32/986,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,263.38

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