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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,987.16, 1,366,181.92 and 537,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,987.16, 1,366,181.92 and 537,278.16 is: 741,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,987.16 : 1,366,181.92 = 537,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,987.16/1,366,181.92 = 537,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,987.16x = 1,366,181.92 × 537,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,987.16x = 734,019,700,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,019,700,028.76/989,987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,443.66

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