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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,931.69, 1,360,585.74 and 533,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,931.69, 1,360,585.74 and 533,222.69 is: 735,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,931.69 : 1,360,585.74 = 533,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,931.69/1,360,585.74 = 533,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,931.69x = 1,360,585.74 × 533,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,931.69x = 725,495,188,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,495,188,258.44/985,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,847.32

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