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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,494.75, 1,359,984.60 and 532,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,494.75, 1,359,984.60 and 532,785.75 is: 735,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,494.75 : 1,359,984.60 = 532,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,494.75/1,359,984.60 = 532,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,494.75x = 1,359,984.60 × 532,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,494.75x = 724,580,415,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,580,415,099.45/985,494.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,245.33

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