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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,402.78, 1,362,608.04 and 534,693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,402.78, 1,362,608.04 and 534,693.78 is: 737,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,402.78 : 1,362,608.04 = 534,693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,402.78/1,362,608.04 = 534,693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,402.78x = 1,362,608.04 × 534,693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,402.78x = 728,578,043,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,578,043,565.99/987,402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,873.19

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