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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,932.95, 1,360,587.47 and 533,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,932.95, 1,360,587.47 and 533,223.95 is: 735,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,932.95 : 1,360,587.47 = 533,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,932.95/1,360,587.47 = 533,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,932.95x = 1,360,587.47 × 533,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,932.95x = 725,497,815,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,497,815,604.85/985,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,849.04

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