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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,269.96, 1,359,672.28 and 532,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,269.96, 1,359,672.28 and 532,560.96 is: 734,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,269.96 : 1,359,672.28 = 532,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,269.96/1,359,672.28 = 532,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,269.96x = 1,359,672.28 × 532,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,269.96x = 724,108,373,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,108,373,390.79/985,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,933.98

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