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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,297.92, 1,359,710.19 and 532,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,297.92, 1,359,710.19 and 532,588.92 is: 734,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,297.92 : 1,359,710.19 = 532,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,297.92/1,359,710.19 = 532,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,297.92x = 1,359,710.19 × 532,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,297.92x = 724,166,581,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,166,581,605.10/985,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,972.20

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