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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,233.48, 1,359,621.45 and 532,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,233.48, 1,359,621.45 and 532,524.48 is: 734,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,233.48 : 1,359,621.45 = 532,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,233.48/1,359,621.45 = 532,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,233.48x = 1,359,621.45 × 532,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,233.48x = 724,031,705,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,031,705,658.10/985,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,883.38

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