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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,227.88, 1,359,614.49 and 532,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,227.88, 1,359,614.49 and 532,518.88 is: 734,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,227.88 : 1,359,614.49 = 532,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,227.88/1,359,614.49 = 532,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,227.88x = 1,359,614.49 × 532,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,227.88x = 724,020,385,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,020,385,446.57/985,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,876.06

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