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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,072.20, 1,362,160.14 and 534,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,072.20, 1,362,160.14 and 534,363.20 is: 737,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,072.20 : 1,362,160.14 = 534,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,072.20/1,362,160.14 = 534,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,072.20x = 1,362,160.14 × 534,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,072.20x = 727,888,251,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,888,251,322.85/987,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,421.49

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