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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,799.38, 1,365,924.05 and 537,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,799.38, 1,365,924.05 and 537,090.38 is: 741,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,799.38 : 1,365,924.05 = 537,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,799.38/1,365,924.05 = 537,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,799.38x = 1,365,924.05 × 537,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,799.38x = 733,624,657,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,624,657,550.57/989,799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,185.21

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