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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,946.54, 1,363,372.78 and 535,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,946.54, 1,363,372.78 and 535,237.54 is: 738,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,946.54 : 1,363,372.78 = 535,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,946.54/1,363,372.78 = 535,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,946.54x = 1,363,372.78 × 535,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,946.54x = 729,728,292,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,728,292,870.16/987,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,631.36

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