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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,031.23, 1,362,107.44 and 534,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,031.23, 1,362,107.44 and 534,322.23 is: 737,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,031.23 : 1,362,107.44 = 534,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,031.23/1,362,107.44 = 534,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,031.23x = 1,362,107.44 × 534,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,031.23x = 727,804,284,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,804,284,840.39/987,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,367.03

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