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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,949.44, 1,363,368.96 and 535,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,949.44, 1,363,368.96 and 535,242.24 is: 738,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,949.44 : 1,363,368.96 = 535,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,949.44/1,363,368.96 = 535,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,949.44x = 1,363,368.96 × 535,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,949.44x = 729,732,656,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,732,656,096.87/987,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,633.60

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