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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,859.35, 1,366,005.91 and 537,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,859.35, 1,366,005.91 and 537,150.35 is: 741,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,859.35 : 1,366,005.91 = 537,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,859.35/1,366,005.91 = 537,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,859.35x = 1,366,005.91 × 537,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,859.35x = 733,750,552,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,750,552,442.92/989,859.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,267.49

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