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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,716.32, 1,360,287.60 and 533,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,716.32, 1,360,287.60 and 533,006.24 is: 735,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,716.32 : 1,360,287.60 = 533,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,716.32/1,360,287.60 = 533,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,716.32x = 1,360,287.60 × 533,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,716.32x = 725,041,778,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,041,778,994.62/985,716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,548.11

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