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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,931.44, 1,363,346.79 and 535,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,931.44, 1,363,346.79 and 535,222.44 is: 738,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,931.44 : 1,363,346.79 = 535,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,931.44/1,363,346.79 = 535,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,931.44x = 1,363,346.79 × 535,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,931.44x = 729,693,795,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,693,795,509.97/987,931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,607.73

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