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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,626.68, 1,361,542.50 and 533,918.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,626.68, 1,361,542.50 and 533,918.04 is: 736,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,626.68 : 1,361,542.50 = 533,918.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,626.68/1,361,542.50 = 533,918.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,626.68x = 1,361,542.50 × 533,918.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,626.68x = 726,952,102,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,952,102,976.70/986,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,805.64

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