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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,069.56, 1,362,159.06 and 534,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,069.56, 1,362,159.06 and 534,359.48 is: 737,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,069.56 : 1,362,159.06 = 534,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,069.56/1,362,159.06 = 534,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,069.56x = 1,362,159.06 × 534,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,069.56x = 727,882,606,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,882,606,978.89/987,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,417.74

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