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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,745.51, 1,361,708.82 and 534,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,745.51, 1,361,708.82 and 534,036.51 is: 736,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,745.51 : 1,361,708.82 = 534,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,745.51/1,361,708.82 = 534,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,745.51x = 1,361,708.82 × 534,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,745.51x = 727,202,225,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,202,225,869.02/986,745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,970.39

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