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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,847.44, 985,656.06 and 533,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,847.44, 985,656.06 and 533,244.09 is: 735,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,847.44 : 985,656.06 = 533,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,847.44/985,656.06 = 533,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,847.44x = 985,656.06 × 533,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,847.44x = 525,595,268,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,595,268,767.69/714,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,255.16

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