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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,226.51, 1,359,612.59 and 532,517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,226.51, 1,359,612.59 and 532,517.51 is: 734,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,226.51 : 1,359,612.59 = 532,517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,226.51/1,359,612.59 = 532,517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,226.51x = 1,359,612.59 × 532,517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,226.51x = 724,017,508,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,017,508,923.71/985,226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,874.17

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