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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,947.04, 1,363,373.46 and 535,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,947.04, 1,363,373.46 and 535,238.04 is: 738,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,947.04 : 1,363,373.46 = 535,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,947.04/1,363,373.46 = 535,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,947.04x = 1,363,373.46 × 535,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,947.04x = 729,729,338,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,729,338,518.42/987,947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,632.04

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