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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,941.94, 1,363,361.31 and 535,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,941.94, 1,363,361.31 and 535,232.94 is: 738,622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,941.94 : 1,363,361.31 = 535,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,941.94/1,363,361.31 = 535,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,941.94x = 1,363,361.31 × 535,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,941.94x = 729,715,882,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,715,882,233.55/987,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,622.23

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