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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,482.75, 1,359,966.21 and 532,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,482.75, 1,359,966.21 and 532,773.75 is: 735,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,482.75 : 1,359,966.21 = 532,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,482.75/1,359,966.21 = 532,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,482.75x = 1,359,966.21 × 532,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,482.75x = 724,554,297,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,554,297,574.99/985,482.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,227.78

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