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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,915.91, 1,360,564.86 and 533,206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,915.91, 1,360,564.86 and 533,206.91 is: 735,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,915.91 : 1,360,564.86 = 533,206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,915.91/1,360,564.86 = 533,206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,915.91x = 1,360,564.86 × 533,206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,915.91x = 725,462,584,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,462,584,855.18/985,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,826.02

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