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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,868.48, 1,360,498.56 and 533,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,868.48, 1,360,498.56 and 533,159.36 is: 735,759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,868.48 : 1,360,498.56 = 533,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,868.48/1,360,498.56 = 533,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,868.48x = 1,360,498.56 × 533,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,868.48x = 725,362,541,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,362,541,530.52/985,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,759.95

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