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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,127.08, 1,359,473.34 and 532,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,127.08, 1,359,473.34 and 532,417 is: 734,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,127.08 : 1,359,473.34 = 532,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,127.08/1,359,473.34 = 532,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,127.08x = 1,359,473.34 × 532,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,127.08x = 723,806,717,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,806,717,262.78/985,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,734.36

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