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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,310.16, 1,359,727.42 and 532,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,310.16, 1,359,727.42 and 532,601.16 is: 734,989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,310.16 : 1,359,727.42 = 532,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,310.16/1,359,727.42 = 532,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,310.16x = 1,359,727.42 × 532,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,310.16x = 724,192,401,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,192,401,175.81/985,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,989.28

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