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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,908.91, 1,363,315.66 and 535,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,908.91, 1,363,315.66 and 535,199.91 is: 738,576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,908.91 : 1,363,315.66 = 535,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,908.91/1,363,315.66 = 535,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,908.91x = 1,363,315.66 × 535,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,908.91x = 729,646,412,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,646,412,083.16/987,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,576.61

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