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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,934.20, 1,360,589.19 and 533,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,934.20, 1,360,589.19 and 533,225.20 is: 735,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,934.20 : 1,360,589.19 = 533,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,934.20/1,360,589.19 = 533,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,934.20x = 1,360,589.19 × 533,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,934.20x = 725,500,436,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,500,436,152.64/985,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,850.77

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