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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,769.32, 1,360,362.18 and 533,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,769.32, 1,360,362.18 and 533,060.32 is: 735,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,769.32 : 1,360,362.18 = 533,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,769.32/1,360,362.18 = 533,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,769.32x = 1,360,362.18 × 533,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,769.32x = 725,155,098,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,155,098,986.70/985,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,623.52

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