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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,918.29, 1,360,568.14 and 533,209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,918.29, 1,360,568.14 and 533,209.29 is: 735,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,918.29 : 1,360,568.14 = 533,209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,918.29/1,360,568.14 = 533,209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,918.29x = 1,360,568.14 × 533,209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,918.29x = 725,467,570,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,467,570,593.00/985,918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,829.31

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