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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,789.56, 1,360,389.70 and 533,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,789.56, 1,360,389.70 and 533,080.56 is: 735,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,789.56 : 1,360,389.70 = 533,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,789.56/1,360,389.70 = 533,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,789.56x = 1,360,389.70 × 533,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,789.56x = 725,197,303,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,197,303,094.23/985,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,651.23

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