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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,719.32, 1,360,291.74 and 533,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,719.32, 1,360,291.74 and 533,009.24 is: 735,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,719.32 : 1,360,291.74 = 533,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,719.32/1,360,291.74 = 533,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,719.32x = 1,360,291.74 × 533,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,719.32x = 725,048,066,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,048,066,515.68/985,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,552.25

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