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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,264.43, 1,359,666.86 and 532,555.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,264.43, 1,359,666.86 and 532,555.43 is: 734,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,264.43 : 1,359,666.86 = 532,555.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,264.43/1,359,666.86 = 532,555.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,264.43x = 1,359,666.86 × 532,555.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,264.43x = 724,097,959,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,097,959,822.94/985,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,927.54

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