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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,533.12, 1,364,174.40 and 535,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,533.12, 1,364,174.40 and 535,824 is: 739,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,533.12 : 1,364,174.40 = 535,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,533.12/1,364,174.40 = 535,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,533.12x = 1,364,174.40 × 535,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,533.12x = 730,957,383,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,957,383,705.60/988,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,436.41

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