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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,746.83, 1,360,330.74 and 533,037.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,746.83, 1,360,330.74 and 533,037.83 is: 735,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,746.83 : 1,360,330.74 = 533,037.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,746.83/1,360,330.74 = 533,037.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,746.83x = 1,360,330.74 × 533,037.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,746.83x = 725,107,738,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,107,738,930.24/985,746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,592.26

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