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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,004.94, 1,363,448.61 and 535,295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,004.94, 1,363,448.61 and 535,295.94 is: 738,709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,004.94 : 1,363,448.61 = 535,295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,004.94/1,363,448.61 = 535,295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,004.94x = 1,363,448.61 × 535,295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,004.94x = 729,848,505,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,848,505,331.64/988,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,709.37

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