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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,471.31, 1,359,952.23 and 532,762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,471.31, 1,359,952.23 and 532,762.31 is: 735,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,471.31 : 1,359,952.23 = 532,762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,471.31/1,359,952.23 = 532,762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,471.31x = 1,359,952.23 × 532,762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,471.31x = 724,531,296,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,531,296,942.19/985,471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,212.98

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