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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,059.17, 1,363,522.55 and 535,350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,059.17, 1,363,522.55 and 535,350.17 is: 738,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,059.17 : 1,363,522.55 = 535,350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,059.17/1,363,522.55 = 535,350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,059.17x = 1,363,522.55 × 535,350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,059.17x = 729,962,028,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,962,028,941.33/988,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,783.72

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