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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,747.83, 1,360,332.12 and 533,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,747.83, 1,360,332.12 and 533,038.83 is: 735,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,747.83 : 1,360,332.12 = 533,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,747.83/1,360,332.12 = 533,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,747.83x = 1,360,332.12 × 533,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,747.83x = 725,109,841,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,109,841,656.22/985,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,593.65

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