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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,377.69, 1,359,823.20 and 532,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,377.69, 1,359,823.20 and 532,668.69 is: 735,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,377.69 : 1,359,823.20 = 532,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,377.69/1,359,823.20 = 532,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,377.69x = 1,359,823.20 × 532,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,377.69x = 724,335,242,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,335,242,575.61/985,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,083.87

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