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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,920.10, 1,363,321.17 and 535,210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,920.10, 1,363,321.17 and 535,210.02 is: 738,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,920.10 : 1,363,321.17 = 535,210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,920.10/1,363,321.17 = 535,210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,920.10x = 1,363,321.17 × 535,210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,920.10x = 729,663,150,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,663,150,662.12/987,920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,585.19

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