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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,197.91, 1,359,572.75 and 532,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,197.91, 1,359,572.75 and 532,488.91 is: 734,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,197.91 : 1,359,572.75 = 532,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,197.91/1,359,572.75 = 532,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,197.91x = 1,359,572.75 × 532,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,197.91x = 723,957,404,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,957,404,915.34/985,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,834.49

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