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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,244.36, 1,361,014.38 and 533,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,244.36, 1,361,014.38 and 533,535 is: 736,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,244.36 : 1,361,014.38 = 533,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,244.36/1,361,014.38 = 533,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,244.36x = 1,361,014.38 × 533,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,244.36x = 726,148,807,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,148,807,233.30/986,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,276.77

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