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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,225.88, 1,359,611.73 and 532,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,225.88, 1,359,611.73 and 532,516.88 is: 734,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,225.88 : 1,359,611.73 = 532,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,225.88/1,359,611.73 = 532,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,225.88x = 1,359,611.73 × 532,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,225.88x = 724,016,199,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,016,199,870.03/985,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,873.30

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