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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,795.58, 1,360,397.98 and 533,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,795.58, 1,360,397.98 and 533,086.58 is: 735,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,795.58 : 1,360,397.98 = 533,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,795.58/1,360,397.98 = 533,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,795.58x = 1,360,397.98 × 533,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,795.58x = 725,209,906,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,209,906,597.11/985,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,659.52

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