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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,232.94, 1,363,761.90 and 535,523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,232.94, 1,363,761.90 and 535,523.94 is: 739,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,232.94 : 1,363,761.90 = 535,523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,232.94/1,363,761.90 = 535,523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,232.94x = 1,363,761.90 × 535,523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,232.94x = 730,327,145,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,327,145,909.89/988,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,023.28

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