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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,716.82, 1,360,288.29 and 533,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,716.82, 1,360,288.29 and 533,006.74 is: 735,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,716.82 : 1,360,288.29 = 533,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,716.82/1,360,288.29 = 533,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,716.82x = 1,360,288.29 × 533,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,716.82x = 725,042,826,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,042,826,913.08/985,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,548.80

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