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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,223.76, 1,363,750.56 and 535,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,223.76, 1,363,750.56 and 535,514.76 is: 739,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,223.76 : 1,363,750.56 = 535,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,223.76/1,363,750.56 = 535,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,223.76x = 1,363,750.56 × 535,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,223.76x = 730,308,553,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,308,553,838.27/988,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,011.33

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