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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,668.02, 1,361,605.14 and 533,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,668.02, 1,361,605.14 and 533,959.02 is: 736,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,668.02 : 1,361,605.14 = 533,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,668.02/1,361,605.14 = 533,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,668.02x = 1,361,605.14 × 533,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,668.02x = 727,041,346,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,041,346,181.36/986,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,865.22

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