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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,933.95, 1,360,588.85 and 533,224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,933.95, 1,360,588.85 and 533,224.95 is: 735,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,933.95 : 1,360,588.85 = 533,224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,933.95/1,360,588.85 = 533,224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,933.95x = 1,360,588.85 × 533,224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,933.95x = 725,499,912,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,499,912,042.74/985,933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,850.42

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