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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,869.40, 1,366,019.78 and 537,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,869.40, 1,366,019.78 and 537,160.40 is: 741,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,869.40 : 1,366,019.78 = 537,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,869.40/1,366,019.78 = 537,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,869.40x = 1,366,019.78 × 537,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,869.40x = 733,771,721,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,771,721,916.81/989,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,281.35

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