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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,768.32, 1,360,360.80 and 533,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,768.32, 1,360,360.80 and 533,059.32 is: 735,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,768.32 : 1,360,360.80 = 533,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,768.32/1,360,360.80 = 533,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,768.32x = 1,360,360.80 × 533,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,768.32x = 725,153,003,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,153,003,002.66/985,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,622.14

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