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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,204.93, 1,363,723.50 and 535,495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,204.93, 1,363,723.50 and 535,495.93 is: 738,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,204.93 : 1,363,723.50 = 535,495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,204.93/1,363,723.50 = 535,495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,204.93x = 1,363,723.50 × 535,495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,204.93x = 730,268,383,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,268,383,895.36/988,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,984.76

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