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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,536.42, 1,360,040.13 and 532,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,536.42, 1,360,040.13 and 532,827.42 is: 735,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,536.42 : 1,360,040.13 = 532,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,536.42/1,360,040.13 = 532,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,536.42x = 1,360,040.13 × 532,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,536.42x = 724,666,673,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,666,673,564.37/985,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,301.77

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