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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,926.94, 1,360,579.17 and 533,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,926.94, 1,360,579.17 and 533,217.94 is: 735,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,926.94 : 1,360,579.17 = 533,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,926.94/1,360,579.17 = 533,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,926.94x = 1,360,579.17 × 533,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,926.94x = 725,485,220,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,485,220,832.43/985,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,840.75

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