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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,451.48, 1,361,297.34 and 533,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,451.48, 1,361,297.34 and 533,732.76 is: 736,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,451.48 : 1,361,297.34 = 533,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,451.48/1,361,297.34 = 533,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,451.48x = 1,361,297.34 × 533,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,451.48x = 726,568,986,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,568,986,458.86/986,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,548.12

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