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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,625.52, 1,361,546.64 and 533,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,625.52, 1,361,546.64 and 533,916.40 is: 736,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,625.52 : 1,361,546.64 = 533,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,625.52/1,361,546.64 = 533,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,625.52x = 1,361,546.64 × 533,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,625.52x = 726,952,080,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,952,080,460.90/986,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,806.48

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