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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,364.24, 1,359,803.58 and 532,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,364.24, 1,359,803.58 and 532,655.24 is: 735,064.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,364.24 : 1,359,803.58 = 532,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,364.24/1,359,803.58 = 532,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,364.24x = 1,359,803.58 × 532,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,364.24x = 724,306,502,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,306,502,257.76/985,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,064.73

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