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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,535.42, 1,360,038.75 and 532,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,535.42, 1,360,038.75 and 532,826.42 is: 735,300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,535.42 : 1,360,038.75 = 532,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,535.42/1,360,038.75 = 532,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,535.42x = 1,360,038.75 × 532,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,535.42x = 724,664,578,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,664,578,223.78/985,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,300.39

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