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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,140.60, 1,363,632.84 and 535,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,140.60, 1,363,632.84 and 535,431.60 is: 738,894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,140.60 : 1,363,632.84 = 535,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,140.60/1,363,632.84 = 535,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,140.60x = 1,363,632.84 × 535,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,140.60x = 730,132,113,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,132,113,333.74/988,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,894.96

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