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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,292.47, 1,363,844.78 and 535,583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,292.47, 1,363,844.78 and 535,583.47 is: 739,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,292.47 : 1,363,844.78 = 535,583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,292.47/1,363,844.78 = 535,583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,292.47x = 1,363,844.78 × 535,583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,292.47x = 730,452,717,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,452,717,135.87/988,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,105.82

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