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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,914.40, 1,359,181.44 and 532,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,914.40, 1,359,181.44 and 532,205.40 is: 734,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,914.40 : 1,359,181.44 = 532,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,914.40/1,359,181.44 = 532,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,914.40x = 1,359,181.44 × 532,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,914.40x = 723,363,701,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,363,701,947.78/984,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,443.22

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