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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,713.17, 1,360,285.65 and 533,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,713.17, 1,360,285.65 and 533,004.17 is: 735,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,713.17 : 1,360,285.65 = 533,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,713.17/1,360,285.65 = 533,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,713.17x = 1,360,285.65 × 533,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,713.17x = 725,037,917,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,037,917,039.73/985,713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,546.55

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