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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,581.64, 1,360,104.69 and 532,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,581.64, 1,360,104.69 and 532,872.64 is: 735,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,581.64 : 1,360,104.69 = 532,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,581.64/1,360,104.69 = 532,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,581.64x = 1,360,104.69 × 532,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,581.64x = 724,762,576,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,762,576,836.68/985,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,365.34

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