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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,932.45, 1,360,586.78 and 533,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,932.45, 1,360,586.78 and 533,223.45 is: 735,848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,932.45 : 1,360,586.78 = 533,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,932.45/1,360,586.78 = 533,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,932.45x = 1,360,586.78 × 533,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,932.45x = 725,496,776,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,496,776,855.99/985,932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,848.36

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