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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,313.69, 1,359,732.29 and 532,604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,313.69, 1,359,732.29 and 532,604.69 is: 734,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,313.69 : 1,359,732.29 = 532,604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,313.69/1,359,732.29 = 532,604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,313.69x = 1,359,732.29 × 532,604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,313.69x = 724,199,794,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,199,794,798.44/985,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,994.15

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