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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,916.98, 1,363,316.86 and 535,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,916.98, 1,363,316.86 and 535,206.90 is: 738,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,916.98 : 1,363,316.86 = 535,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,916.98/1,363,316.86 = 535,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,916.98x = 1,363,316.86 × 535,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,916.98x = 729,656,590,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,656,590,358.33/987,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,580.88

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