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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,055.93, 1,363,518.08 and 535,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,055.93, 1,363,518.08 and 535,346.93 is: 738,779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,055.93 : 1,363,518.08 = 535,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,055.93/1,363,518.08 = 535,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,055.93x = 1,363,518.08 × 535,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,055.93x = 729,955,208,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,955,208,633.17/988,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,779.24

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