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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,718.32, 1,360,290.36 and 533,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,718.32, 1,360,290.36 and 533,008.24 is: 735,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,718.32 : 1,360,290.36 = 533,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,718.32/1,360,290.36 = 533,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,718.32x = 1,360,290.36 × 533,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,718.32x = 725,045,970,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,045,970,672.57/985,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,550.87

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