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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,775.68, 1,360,365.60 and 533,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,775.68, 1,360,365.60 and 533,065.60 is: 735,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,775.68 : 1,360,365.60 = 533,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,775.68/1,360,365.60 = 533,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,775.68x = 1,360,365.60 × 533,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,775.68x = 725,164,104,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,164,104,783.36/985,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,627.91

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