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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,089.12, 1,363,567.68 and 535,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,089.12, 1,363,567.68 and 535,380 is: 738,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,089.12 : 1,363,567.68 = 535,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,089.12/1,363,567.68 = 535,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,089.12x = 1,363,567.68 × 535,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,089.12x = 730,026,864,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,026,864,518.40/988,089.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,826.94

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