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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,294.72, 1,363,847.88 and 535,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,294.72, 1,363,847.88 and 535,585.72 is: 739,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,294.72 : 1,363,847.88 = 535,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,294.72/1,363,847.88 = 535,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,294.72x = 1,363,847.88 × 535,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,294.72x = 730,457,448,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,457,448,780.27/988,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,108.93

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