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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,414.16, 1,361,251.48 and 533,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,414.16, 1,361,251.48 and 533,705.16 is: 736,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,414.16 : 1,361,251.48 = 533,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,414.16/1,361,251.48 = 533,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,414.16x = 1,361,251.48 × 533,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,414.16x = 726,506,938,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,506,938,933.64/986,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,513.09

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