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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,723.08, 1,360,296.90 and 533,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,723.08, 1,360,296.90 and 533,013 is: 735,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,723.08 : 1,360,296.90 = 533,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,723.08/1,360,296.90 = 533,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,723.08x = 1,360,296.90 × 533,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,723.08x = 725,055,931,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,055,931,559.70/985,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,557.43

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