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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,564.72, 1,360,081.29 and 532,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,564.72, 1,360,081.29 and 532,855.72 is: 735,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,564.72 : 1,360,081.29 = 532,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,564.72/1,360,081.29 = 532,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,564.72x = 1,360,081.29 × 532,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,564.72x = 724,727,095,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,727,095,041.48/985,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,341.96

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