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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,665.24, 1,362,969.50 and 534,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,665.24, 1,362,969.50 and 534,956.24 is: 738,234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,665.24 : 1,362,969.50 = 534,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,665.24/1,362,969.50 = 534,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,665.24x = 1,362,969.50 × 534,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,665.24x = 729,129,029,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,129,029,465.05/987,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,234.98

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