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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,571.52, 1,360,088.69 and 532,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,571.52, 1,360,088.69 and 532,862.52 is: 735,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,571.52 : 1,360,088.69 = 532,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,571.52/1,360,088.69 = 532,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,571.52x = 1,360,088.69 × 532,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,571.52x = 724,740,279,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,740,279,012.25/985,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,350.27

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