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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,417.67, 1,361,256.30 and 533,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,417.67, 1,361,256.30 and 533,708.67 is: 736,517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,417.67 : 1,361,256.30 = 533,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,417.67/1,361,256.30 = 533,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,417.67x = 1,361,256.30 × 533,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,417.67x = 726,514,289,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,514,289,402.12/986,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,517.92

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