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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,753.56, 1,360,339.50 and 533,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,753.56, 1,360,339.50 and 533,044.56 is: 735,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,753.56 : 1,360,339.50 = 533,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,753.56/1,360,339.50 = 533,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,753.56x = 1,360,339.50 × 533,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,753.56x = 725,121,570,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,121,570,228.12/985,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,601.27

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