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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,268.96, 1,363,811.04 and 535,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,268.96, 1,363,811.04 and 535,560 is: 739,072.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,268.96 : 1,363,811.04 = 535,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,268.96/1,363,811.04 = 535,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,268.96x = 1,363,811.04 × 535,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,268.96x = 730,402,640,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,402,640,582.40/988,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,072.73

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