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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,712.33, 1,360,282.06 and 533,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,712.33, 1,360,282.06 and 533,002.25 is: 735,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,712.33 : 1,360,282.06 = 533,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,712.33/1,360,282.06 = 533,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,712.33x = 1,360,282.06 × 533,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,712.33x = 725,033,398,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,033,398,614.64/985,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,542.59

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