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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,747.04, 1,363,097.46 and 535,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,747.04, 1,363,097.46 and 535,038.04 is: 738,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,747.04 : 1,363,097.46 = 535,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,747.04/1,363,097.46 = 535,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,747.04x = 1,363,097.46 × 535,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,747.04x = 729,308,993,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,308,993,327.38/987,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,356.04

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