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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,715.32, 1,360,286.22 and 533,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,715.32, 1,360,286.22 and 533,005.24 is: 735,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,715.32 : 1,360,286.22 = 533,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,715.32/1,360,286.22 = 533,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,715.32x = 1,360,286.22 × 533,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,715.32x = 725,039,683,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,039,683,159.79/985,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,546.73

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