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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,927.63, 1,360,580.13 and 533,218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,927.63, 1,360,580.13 and 533,218.63 is: 735,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,927.63 : 1,360,580.13 = 533,218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,927.63/1,360,580.13 = 533,218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,927.63x = 1,360,580.13 × 533,218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,927.63x = 725,486,663,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,486,663,454.83/985,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,841.70

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