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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,020.91, 1,480,531.20 and 538,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,020.91, 1,480,531.20 and 538,119.28 is: 807,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,020.91 : 1,480,531.20 = 538,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,020.91/1,480,531.20 = 538,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,020.91x = 1,480,531.20 × 538,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,020.91x = 796,702,383,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,702,383,194.25/987,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,178.83

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