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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,941.48, 1,363,361.52 and 535,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,941.48, 1,363,361.52 and 535,232.48 is: 738,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,941.48 : 1,363,361.52 = 535,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,941.48/1,363,361.52 = 535,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,941.48x = 1,363,361.52 × 535,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,941.48x = 729,715,367,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,715,367,486.17/987,941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,622.06

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