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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,748.04, 1,363,098.84 and 535,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,748.04, 1,363,098.84 and 535,039.04 is: 738,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,748.04 : 1,363,098.84 = 535,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,748.04/1,363,098.84 = 535,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,748.04x = 1,363,098.84 × 535,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,748.04x = 729,311,094,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,311,094,778.71/987,748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,357.42

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