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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,068.56, 1,362,157.68 and 534,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,068.56, 1,362,157.68 and 534,358.48 is: 737,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,068.56 : 1,362,157.68 = 534,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,068.56/1,362,157.68 = 534,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,068.56x = 1,362,157.68 × 534,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,068.56x = 727,880,507,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,880,507,405.13/987,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,416.36

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