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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,670.02, 1,361,607.90 and 533,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,670.02, 1,361,607.90 and 533,961.02 is: 736,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,670.02 : 1,361,607.90 = 533,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,670.02/1,361,607.90 = 533,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,670.02x = 1,361,607.90 × 533,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,670.02x = 727,045,543,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,045,543,124.06/986,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,867.98

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