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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,306.07, 1,362,844.10 and 845,538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,306.07, 1,362,844.10 and 845,538.71 is: 1,165,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,306.07 : 1,362,844.10 = 845,538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,306.07/1,362,844.10 = 845,538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,306.07x = 1,362,844.10 × 845,538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,306.07x = 1,152,337,437,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,337,437,544.74/988,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,972.24

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