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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,895.54, 1,366,056.72 and 537,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,895.54, 1,366,056.72 and 537,186.54 is: 741,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,895.54 : 1,366,056.72 = 537,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,895.54/1,366,056.72 = 537,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,895.54x = 1,366,056.72 × 537,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,895.54x = 733,827,282,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,827,282,860.55/989,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,317.90

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