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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,237.34, 1,363,769.08 and 535,528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,237.34, 1,363,769.08 and 535,528.34 is: 739,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,237.34 : 1,363,769.08 = 535,528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,237.34/1,363,769.08 = 535,528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,237.34x = 1,363,769.08 × 535,528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,237.34x = 730,336,983,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,336,983,398.06/988,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,029.95

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