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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,403.78, 1,362,609.42 and 534,694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,403.78, 1,362,609.42 and 534,694.78 is: 737,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,403.78 : 1,362,609.42 = 534,694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,403.78/1,362,609.42 = 534,694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,403.78x = 1,362,609.42 × 534,694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,403.78x = 728,580,144,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,580,144,052.83/987,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,874.57

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