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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,942.44, 1,363,362 and 535,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,942.44, 1,363,362 and 535,233.44 is: 738,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,942.44 : 1,363,362 = 535,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,942.44/1,363,362 = 535,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,942.44x = 1,363,362 × 535,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,942.44x = 729,716,933,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,716,933,225.28/987,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,622.92

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