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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,694.08, 1,360,256.88 and 532,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,694.08, 1,360,256.88 and 532,984 is: 735,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,694.08 : 1,360,256.88 = 532,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,694.08/1,360,256.88 = 532,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,694.08x = 1,360,256.88 × 532,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,694.08x = 724,995,152,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,995,152,929.92/985,694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,517.41

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