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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,126.08, 1,359,471.96 and 532,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,126.08, 1,359,471.96 and 532,416 is: 734,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,126.08 : 1,359,471.96 = 532,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,126.08/1,359,471.96 = 532,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,126.08x = 1,359,471.96 × 532,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,126.08x = 723,804,623,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,804,623,055.36/985,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,732.98

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