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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,008.03, 1,363,455.99 and 535,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,008.03, 1,363,455.99 and 535,299.03 is: 738,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,008.03 : 1,363,455.99 = 535,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,008.03/1,363,455.99 = 535,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,008.03x = 1,363,455.99 × 535,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,008.03x = 729,856,668,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,856,668,894.69/988,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,715.32

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