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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,028.80, 1,363,481.04 and 535,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,028.80, 1,363,481.04 and 535,319.44 is: 738,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,028.80 : 1,363,481.04 = 535,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,028.80/1,363,481.04 = 535,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,028.80x = 1,363,481.04 × 535,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,028.80x = 729,897,906,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,897,906,783.42/988,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,741.53

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