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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,591.68, 1,360,117.08 and 532,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,591.68, 1,360,117.08 and 532,882.32 is: 735,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,591.68 : 1,360,117.08 = 532,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,591.68/1,360,117.08 = 532,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,591.68x = 1,360,117.08 × 532,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,591.68x = 724,782,345,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,782,345,062.03/985,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,377.91

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