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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,930.44, 1,363,345.38 and 535,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,930.44, 1,363,345.38 and 535,221.44 is: 738,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,930.44 : 1,363,345.38 = 535,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,930.44/1,363,345.38 = 535,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,930.44x = 1,363,345.38 × 535,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,930.44x = 729,691,677,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,691,677,500.95/987,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,606.33

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