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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,290.44, 1,359,700.12 and 532,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,290.44, 1,359,700.12 and 532,581.44 is: 734,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,290.44 : 1,359,700.12 = 532,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,290.44/1,359,700.12 = 532,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,290.44x = 1,359,700.12 × 532,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,290.44x = 724,151,047,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,151,047,877.77/985,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,962.02

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