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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,497.38, 1,361,370.59 and 533,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,497.38, 1,361,370.59 and 533,788.38 is: 736,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,497.38 : 1,361,370.59 = 533,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,497.38/1,361,370.59 = 533,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,497.38x = 1,361,370.59 × 533,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,497.38x = 726,683,804,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,683,804,151.07/986,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,630.24

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