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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,927.94, 1,360,580.55 and 533,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,927.94, 1,360,580.55 and 533,218.94 is: 735,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,927.94 : 1,360,580.55 = 533,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,927.94/1,360,580.55 = 533,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,927.94x = 1,360,580.55 × 533,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,927.94x = 725,487,318,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,487,318,655.62/985,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,842.13

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