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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,933.57, 1,363,349.73 and 535,224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,933.57, 1,363,349.73 and 535,224.57 is: 738,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,933.57 : 1,363,349.73 = 535,224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,933.57/1,363,349.73 = 535,224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,933.57x = 1,363,349.73 × 535,224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,933.57x = 729,698,272,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,698,272,998.87/987,933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,610.67

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