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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,016, 1,363,463.44 and 535,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,016, 1,363,463.44 and 535,307.04 is: 738,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,016 : 1,363,463.44 = 535,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,016/1,363,463.44 = 535,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,016x = 1,363,463.44 × 535,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,016x = 729,871,578,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,871,578,214.62/988,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,724.45

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