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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,914.03, 1,360,562.27 and 533,205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,914.03, 1,360,562.27 and 533,205.03 is: 735,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,914.03 : 1,360,562.27 = 533,205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,914.03/1,360,562.27 = 533,205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,914.03x = 1,360,562.27 × 533,205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,914.03x = 725,458,645,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,458,645,992.22/985,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,823.43

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