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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,249.04, 1,359,642.92 and 532,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,249.04, 1,359,642.92 and 532,540.04 is: 734,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,249.04 : 1,359,642.92 = 532,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,249.04/1,359,642.92 = 532,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,249.04x = 1,359,642.92 × 532,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,249.04x = 724,064,285,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,064,285,541.60/985,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,904.84

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