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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,930.44, 1,360,584.02 and 533,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,930.44, 1,360,584.02 and 533,221.44 is: 735,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,930.44 : 1,360,584.02 = 533,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,930.44/1,360,584.02 = 533,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,930.44x = 1,360,584.02 × 533,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,930.44x = 725,492,567,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,492,567,719.28/985,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,845.59

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