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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,420.44, 1,363,983.48 and 535,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,420.44, 1,363,983.48 and 535,701.72 is: 739,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,420.44 : 1,363,983.48 = 535,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,420.44/1,363,983.48 = 535,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,420.44x = 1,363,983.48 × 535,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,420.44x = 730,688,296,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,688,296,287.59/988,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,248.47

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