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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,839.94, 985,645.71 and 533,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,839.94, 985,645.71 and 533,236.59 is: 735,244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,839.94 : 985,645.71 = 533,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,839.94/985,645.71 = 533,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,839.94x = 985,645.71 × 533,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,839.94x = 525,582,357,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,582,357,348.53/714,839.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,244.81

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