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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,267.08, 1,359,666.54 and 532,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,267.08, 1,359,666.54 and 532,557 is: 734,927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,267.08 : 1,359,666.54 = 532,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,267.08/1,359,666.54 = 532,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,267.08x = 1,359,666.54 × 532,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,267.08x = 724,099,933,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,099,933,542.78/985,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,927.56

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