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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,788.56, 1,360,388.32 and 533,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,788.56, 1,360,388.32 and 533,079.56 is: 735,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,788.56 : 1,360,388.32 = 533,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,788.56/1,360,388.32 = 533,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,788.56x = 1,360,388.32 × 533,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,788.56x = 725,195,209,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,195,209,123.01/985,788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,649.85

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