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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,942.94, 1,363,362.69 and 535,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,942.94, 1,363,362.69 and 535,233.94 is: 738,623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,942.94 : 1,363,362.69 = 535,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,942.94/1,363,362.69 = 535,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,942.94x = 1,363,362.69 × 535,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,942.94x = 729,717,984,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,717,984,217.70/987,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,623.61

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