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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,933.45, 1,360,588.16 and 533,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,933.45, 1,360,588.16 and 533,224.45 is: 735,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,933.45 : 1,360,588.16 = 533,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,933.45/1,360,588.16 = 533,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,933.45x = 1,360,588.16 × 533,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,933.45x = 725,498,863,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,498,863,823.45/985,933.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,849.73

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