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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,696.08, 1,360,259.64 and 532,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,696.08, 1,360,259.64 and 532,986 is: 735,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,696.08 : 1,360,259.64 = 532,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,696.08/1,360,259.64 = 532,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,696.08x = 1,360,259.64 × 532,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,696.08x = 724,999,344,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,999,344,485.04/985,696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,520.17

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