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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,928.94, 1,360,581.94 and 533,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,928.94, 1,360,581.94 and 533,219.94 is: 735,843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,928.94 : 1,360,581.94 = 533,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,928.94/1,360,581.94 = 533,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,928.94x = 1,360,581.94 × 533,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,928.94x = 725,489,420,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,489,420,411.88/985,928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,843.52

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