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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,534.92, 1,360,038.06 and 532,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,534.92, 1,360,038.06 and 532,825.92 is: 735,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,534.92 : 1,360,038.06 = 532,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,534.92/1,360,038.06 = 532,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,534.92x = 1,360,038.06 × 532,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,534.92x = 724,663,530,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,663,530,554.52/985,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,299.70

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