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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,664.40, 1,360,215.72 and 532,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,664.40, 1,360,215.72 and 532,954.32 is: 735,476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,664.40 : 1,360,215.72 = 532,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,664.40/1,360,215.72 = 532,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,664.40x = 1,360,215.72 × 532,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,664.40x = 724,932,844,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,932,844,105.91/985,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,476.34

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