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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,928.44, 1,360,581.25 and 533,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,928.44, 1,360,581.25 and 533,219.44 is: 735,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,928.44 : 1,360,581.25 = 533,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,928.44/1,360,581.25 = 533,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,928.44x = 1,360,581.25 × 533,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,928.44x = 725,488,372,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,488,372,199.50/985,928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,842.83

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