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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,313.94, 1,359,732.64 and 532,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,313.94, 1,359,732.64 and 532,604.94 is: 734,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,313.94 : 1,359,732.64 = 532,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,313.94/1,359,732.64 = 532,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,313.94x = 1,359,732.64 × 532,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,313.94x = 724,200,321,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,200,321,143.24/985,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,994.49

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