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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,111.12, 1,363,598.10 and 535,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,111.12, 1,363,598.10 and 535,402 is: 738,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,111.12 : 1,363,598.10 = 535,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,111.12/1,363,598.10 = 535,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,111.12x = 1,363,598.10 × 535,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,111.12x = 730,073,149,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,073,149,936.20/988,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,857.34

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