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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,766.54, 1,361,737.80 and 534,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,766.54, 1,361,737.80 and 534,057.54 is: 736,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,766.54 : 1,361,737.80 = 534,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,766.54/1,361,737.80 = 534,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,766.54x = 1,361,737.80 × 534,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,766.54x = 727,246,339,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,246,339,593.01/986,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,999.39

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