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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,693.08, 1,360,255.50 and 532,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,693.08, 1,360,255.50 and 532,983 is: 735,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,693.08 : 1,360,255.50 = 532,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,693.08/1,360,255.50 = 532,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,693.08x = 1,360,255.50 × 532,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,693.08x = 724,993,057,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,993,057,156.50/985,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,516.03

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