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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,311.57, 1,359,729.36 and 532,602.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,311.57, 1,359,729.36 and 532,602.57 is: 734,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,311.57 : 1,359,729.36 = 532,602.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,311.57/1,359,729.36 = 532,602.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,311.57x = 1,359,729.36 × 532,602.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,311.57x = 724,195,346,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,195,346,541.47/985,311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,991.22

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