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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,268.08, 1,359,667.92 and 532,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,268.08, 1,359,667.92 and 532,558 is: 734,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,268.08 : 1,359,667.92 = 532,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,268.08/1,359,667.92 = 532,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,268.08x = 1,359,667.92 × 532,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,268.08x = 724,102,028,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,102,028,139.36/985,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,928.94

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