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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,744.58, 1,360,327.64 and 533,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,744.58, 1,360,327.64 and 533,035.58 is: 735,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,744.58 : 1,360,327.64 = 533,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,744.58/1,360,327.64 = 533,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,744.58x = 1,360,327.64 × 533,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,744.58x = 725,103,023,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,103,023,110.62/985,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,589.16

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