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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,110.12, 1,363,596.72 and 535,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,110.12, 1,363,596.72 and 535,401 is: 738,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,110.12 : 1,363,596.72 = 535,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,110.12/1,363,596.72 = 535,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,110.12x = 1,363,596.72 × 535,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,110.12x = 730,071,047,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,071,047,484.72/988,110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,855.96

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