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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,735.94, 1,363,074.33 and 535,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,735.94, 1,363,074.33 and 535,028.74 is: 738,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,735.94 : 1,363,074.33 = 535,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,735.94/1,363,074.33 = 535,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,735.94x = 1,363,074.33 × 535,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,735.94x = 729,283,941,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,283,941,306.24/987,735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,338.97

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