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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,226.63, 1,359,612.77 and 532,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,226.63, 1,359,612.77 and 532,517.63 is: 734,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,226.63 : 1,359,612.77 = 532,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,226.63/1,359,612.77 = 532,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,226.63x = 1,359,612.77 × 532,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,226.63x = 724,017,770,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,017,770,734.58/985,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,874.34

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