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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,373.55, 1,359,817.49 and 532,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,373.55, 1,359,817.49 and 532,664.55 is: 735,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,373.55 : 1,359,817.49 = 532,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,373.55/1,359,817.49 = 532,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,373.55x = 1,359,817.49 × 532,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,373.55x = 724,326,572,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,326,572,724.64/985,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,078.16

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