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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,717.82, 1,360,289.67 and 533,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,717.82, 1,360,289.67 and 533,007.74 is: 735,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,717.82 : 1,360,289.67 = 533,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,717.82/1,360,289.67 = 533,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,717.82x = 1,360,289.67 × 533,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,717.82x = 725,044,922,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,044,922,752.05/985,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,550.18

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