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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,714.32, 1,360,284.84 and 533,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,714.32, 1,360,284.84 and 533,004.24 is: 735,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,714.32 : 1,360,284.84 = 533,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,714.32/1,360,284.84 = 533,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,714.32x = 1,360,284.84 × 533,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,714.32x = 725,037,587,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,037,587,327.72/985,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,545.35

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