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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,936.50, 1,360,592.37 and 533,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,936.50, 1,360,592.37 and 533,227.50 is: 735,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,936.50 : 1,360,592.37 = 533,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,936.50/1,360,592.37 = 533,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,936.50x = 1,360,592.37 × 533,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,936.50x = 725,505,267,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,505,267,974.18/985,936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,853.95

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