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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,793.56, 1,360,395.22 and 533,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,793.56, 1,360,395.22 and 533,084.56 is: 735,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,793.56 : 1,360,395.22 = 533,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,793.56/1,360,395.22 = 533,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,793.56x = 1,360,395.22 × 533,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,793.56x = 725,205,687,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,205,687,279.80/985,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,656.75

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