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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,957.19, 1,363,382.31 and 535,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,957.19, 1,363,382.31 and 535,248.19 is: 738,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,957.19 : 1,363,382.31 = 535,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,957.19/1,363,382.31 = 535,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,957.19x = 1,363,382.31 × 535,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,957.19x = 729,747,913,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,747,913,705.52/987,957.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,643.25

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