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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,965.44, 1,363,393.65 and 535,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,965.44, 1,363,393.65 and 535,256.44 is: 738,654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,965.44 : 1,363,393.65 = 535,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,965.44/1,363,393.65 = 535,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,965.44x = 1,363,393.65 × 535,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,965.44x = 729,765,231,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,765,231,417.61/987,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,654.61

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