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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,686.62, 1,361,627.54 and 533,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,686.62, 1,361,627.54 and 533,977.62 is: 736,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,686.62 : 1,361,627.54 = 533,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,686.62/1,361,627.54 = 533,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,686.62x = 1,361,627.54 × 533,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,686.62x = 727,078,633,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,078,633,135.66/986,686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,889.12

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