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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,935.95, 1,360,591.61 and 533,226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,935.95, 1,360,591.61 and 533,226.95 is: 735,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,935.95 : 1,360,591.61 = 533,226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,935.95/1,360,591.61 = 533,226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,935.95x = 1,360,591.61 × 533,226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,935.95x = 725,504,104,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,504,104,926.80/985,935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,853.18

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