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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,280.39, 1,363,827 and 535,571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,280.39, 1,363,827 and 535,571.39 is: 739,088.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,280.39 : 1,363,827 = 535,571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,280.39/1,363,827 = 535,571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,280.39x = 1,363,827 × 535,571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,280.39x = 730,426,722,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,426,722,109.53/988,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,088.55

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