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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,426.44, 1,363,991.76 and 535,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,426.44, 1,363,991.76 and 535,707.72 is: 739,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,426.44 : 1,363,991.76 = 535,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,426.44/1,363,991.76 = 535,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,426.44x = 1,363,991.76 × 535,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,426.44x = 730,700,915,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,700,915,848.39/988,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,256.75

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