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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,787.82, 1,360,387.26 and 533,078.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,787.82, 1,360,387.26 and 533,078.82 is: 735,648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,787.82 : 1,360,387.26 = 533,078.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,787.82/1,360,387.26 = 533,078.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,787.82x = 1,360,387.26 × 533,078.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,787.82x = 725,193,635,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,193,635,303.83/985,787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,648.81

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