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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,313.07, 1,359,731.43 and 532,604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,313.07, 1,359,731.43 and 532,604.07 is: 734,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,313.07 : 1,359,731.43 = 532,604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,313.07/1,359,731.43 = 532,604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,313.07x = 1,359,731.43 × 532,604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,313.07x = 724,198,493,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,198,493,724.92/985,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,993.29

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