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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,912.72, 1,363,311 and 535,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,912.72, 1,363,311 and 535,202.64 is: 738,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,912.72 : 1,363,311 = 535,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,912.72/1,363,311 = 535,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,912.72x = 1,363,311 × 535,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,912.72x = 729,647,646,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,647,646,341.04/987,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,575.01

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