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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,067.23, 1,362,153.24 and 534,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,067.23, 1,362,153.24 and 534,358.23 is: 737,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,067.23 : 1,362,153.24 = 534,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,067.23/1,362,153.24 = 534,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,067.23x = 1,362,153.24 × 534,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,067.23x = 727,877,794,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,877,794,315.17/987,067.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,414.61

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