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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,582.82, 1,360,106.22 and 532,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,582.82, 1,360,106.22 and 532,873.82 is: 735,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,582.82 : 1,360,106.22 = 532,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,582.82/1,360,106.22 = 532,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,582.82x = 1,360,106.22 × 532,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,582.82x = 724,764,997,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,764,997,057.16/985,582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,366.91

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