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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,993.25, 1,363,431.95 and 535,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,993.25, 1,363,431.95 and 535,284.25 is: 738,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,993.25 : 1,363,431.95 = 535,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,993.25/1,363,431.95 = 535,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,993.25x = 1,363,431.95 × 535,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,993.25x = 729,823,646,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,823,646,105.37/987,993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,692.95

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