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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,168.88, 1,359,532.45 and 532,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,168.88, 1,359,532.45 and 532,459.88 is: 734,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,168.88 : 1,359,532.45 = 532,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,168.88/1,359,532.45 = 532,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,168.88x = 1,359,532.45 × 532,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,168.88x = 723,896,484,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,896,484,149.27/985,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,794.31

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