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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,929.94, 1,360,583.32 and 533,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,929.94, 1,360,583.32 and 533,220.94 is: 735,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,929.94 : 1,360,583.32 = 533,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,929.94/1,360,583.32 = 533,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,929.94x = 1,360,583.32 × 533,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,929.94x = 725,491,516,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,491,516,838.72/985,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,844.90

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