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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,781.30, 1,360,378.26 and 533,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,781.30, 1,360,378.26 and 533,072.30 is: 735,639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,781.30 : 1,360,378.26 = 533,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,781.30/1,360,378.26 = 533,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,781.30x = 1,360,378.26 × 533,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,781.30x = 725,179,961,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,179,961,126.31/985,781.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,639.81

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