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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,573.40, 1,360,090.14 and 532,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,573.40, 1,360,090.14 and 532,863.32 is: 735,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,573.40 : 1,360,090.14 = 532,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,573.40/1,360,090.14 = 532,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,573.40x = 1,360,090.14 × 532,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,573.40x = 724,742,147,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,742,147,499.67/985,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,350.76

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