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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,127.12, 1,363,620.20 and 535,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,127.12, 1,363,620.20 and 535,418 is: 738,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,127.12 : 1,363,620.20 = 535,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,127.12/1,363,620.20 = 535,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,127.12x = 1,363,620.20 × 535,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,127.12x = 730,106,800,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,106,800,243.60/988,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,879.43

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