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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,534.12, 1,364,175.78 and 535,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,534.12, 1,364,175.78 and 535,825 is: 739,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,534.12 : 1,364,175.78 = 535,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,534.12/1,364,175.78 = 535,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,534.12x = 1,364,175.78 × 535,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,534.12x = 730,959,487,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,959,487,318.50/988,534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,437.79

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