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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,914.92, 1,360,563.48 and 533,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,914.92, 1,360,563.48 and 533,205.92 is: 735,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,914.92 : 1,360,563.48 = 533,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,914.92/1,360,563.48 = 533,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,914.92x = 1,360,563.48 × 533,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,914.92x = 725,460,495,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,460,495,268.98/985,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,824.65

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