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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,353.04, 1,362,553.74 and 534,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,353.04, 1,362,553.74 and 534,644.04 is: 737,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,353.04 : 1,362,553.74 = 534,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,353.04/1,362,553.74 = 534,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,353.04x = 1,362,553.74 × 534,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,353.04x = 728,481,236,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,481,236,270.71/987,353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,812.32

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