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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,312.95, 1,359,731.26 and 532,603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,312.95, 1,359,731.26 and 532,603.95 is: 734,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,312.95 : 1,359,731.26 = 532,603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,312.95/1,359,731.26 = 532,603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,312.95x = 1,359,731.26 × 532,603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,312.95x = 724,198,240,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,198,240,014.48/985,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,993.12

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