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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,737.83, 1,360,318.32 and 533,028.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,737.83, 1,360,318.32 and 533,028.83 is: 735,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,737.83 : 1,360,318.32 = 533,028.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,737.83/1,360,318.32 = 533,028.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,737.83x = 1,360,318.32 × 533,028.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,737.83x = 725,088,875,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,088,875,735.57/985,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,579.84

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