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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,302.96, 1,363,859.28 and 535,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,302.96, 1,363,859.28 and 535,593.96 is: 739,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,302.96 : 1,363,859.28 = 535,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,302.96/1,363,859.28 = 535,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,302.96x = 1,363,859.28 × 535,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,302.96x = 730,474,792,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,474,792,657.95/988,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,120.31

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