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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,347.56, 1,362,537.30 and 534,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,347.56, 1,362,537.30 and 534,638.56 is: 737,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,347.56 : 1,362,537.30 = 534,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,347.56/1,362,537.30 = 534,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,347.56x = 1,362,537.30 × 534,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,347.56x = 728,464,980,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,464,980,018.29/987,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,799.95

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