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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,928.06, 1,360,580.73 and 533,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,928.06, 1,360,580.73 and 533,219.06 is: 735,842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,928.06 : 1,360,580.73 = 533,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,928.06/1,360,580.73 = 533,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,928.06x = 1,360,580.73 × 533,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,928.06x = 725,487,579,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,487,579,306.59/985,928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,842.31

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