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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,936.95, 1,360,592.99 and 533,227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,936.95, 1,360,592.99 and 533,227.95 is: 735,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,936.95 : 1,360,592.99 = 533,227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,936.95/1,360,592.99 = 533,227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,936.95x = 1,360,592.99 × 533,227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,936.95x = 725,506,210,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,506,210,842.07/985,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,854.57

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