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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,935.25, 1,360,590.65 and 533,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,935.25, 1,360,590.65 and 533,226.25 is: 735,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,935.25 : 1,360,590.65 = 533,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,935.25/1,360,590.65 = 533,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,935.25x = 1,360,590.65 × 533,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,935.25x = 725,502,650,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,502,650,084.56/985,935.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,852.23

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