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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,405.78, 1,362,612.18 and 534,696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,405.78, 1,362,612.18 and 534,696.78 is: 737,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,405.78 : 1,362,612.18 = 534,696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,405.78/1,362,612.18 = 534,696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,405.78x = 1,362,612.18 × 534,696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,405.78x = 728,584,345,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,584,345,034.78/987,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,877.33

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