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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,996.96, 1,363,435.54 and 535,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,996.96, 1,363,435.54 and 535,287.96 is: 738,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,996.96 : 1,363,435.54 = 535,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,996.96/1,363,435.54 = 535,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,996.96x = 1,363,435.54 × 535,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,996.96x = 729,830,627,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,830,627,459.88/987,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,697.24

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