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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,916.92, 1,360,566.24 and 533,207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,916.92, 1,360,566.24 and 533,207.92 is: 735,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,916.92 : 1,360,566.24 = 533,207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,916.92/1,360,566.24 = 533,207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,916.92x = 1,360,566.24 × 533,207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,916.92x = 725,464,694,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,464,694,852.62/985,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,827.41

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