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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,051.93, 1,363,512.56 and 535,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,051.93, 1,363,512.56 and 535,342.93 is: 738,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,051.93 : 1,363,512.56 = 535,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,051.93/1,363,512.56 = 535,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,051.93x = 1,363,512.56 × 535,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,051.93x = 729,946,808,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,946,808,962.20/988,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,773.73

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