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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,792.56, 1,360,393.84 and 533,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,792.56, 1,360,393.84 and 533,083.56 is: 735,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,792.56 : 1,360,393.84 = 533,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,792.56/1,360,393.84 = 533,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,792.56x = 1,360,393.84 × 533,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,792.56x = 725,203,591,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,203,591,229.27/985,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,655.37

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