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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,274.74, 1,359,679.50 and 532,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,274.74, 1,359,679.50 and 532,565.74 is: 734,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,274.74 : 1,359,679.50 = 532,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,274.74/1,359,679.50 = 532,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,274.74x = 1,359,679.50 × 532,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,274.74x = 724,118,719,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,118,719,080.33/985,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,940.92

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