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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,416.17, 1,361,254.23 and 533,707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,416.17, 1,361,254.23 and 533,707.17 is: 736,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,416.17 : 1,361,254.23 = 533,707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,416.17/1,361,254.23 = 533,707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,416.17x = 1,361,254.23 × 533,707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,416.17x = 726,511,142,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,511,142,743.83/986,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,515.85

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