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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,660.46, 1,361,591.42 and 533,951.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,660.46, 1,361,591.42 and 533,951.46 is: 736,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,660.46 : 1,361,591.42 = 533,951.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,660.46/1,361,591.42 = 533,951.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,660.46x = 1,361,591.42 × 533,951.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,660.46x = 727,023,723,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,023,723,962.72/986,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,853.00

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