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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,085.52, 1,363,559.00 and 535,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,085.52, 1,363,559.00 and 535,376.52 is: 738,820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,085.52 : 1,363,559.00 = 535,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,085.52/1,363,559.00 = 535,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,085.52x = 1,363,559.00 × 535,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,085.52x = 730,017,469,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,017,469,557.80/988,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,820.13

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