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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,183.85, 1,359,553.10 and 532,474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,183.85, 1,359,553.10 and 532,474.85 is: 734,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,183.85 : 1,359,553.10 = 532,474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,183.85/1,359,553.10 = 532,474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,183.85x = 1,359,553.10 × 532,474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,183.85x = 723,927,833,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,927,833,726.04/985,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,814.96

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