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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,937.46, 1,360,593.69 and 533,228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,937.46, 1,360,593.69 and 533,228.46 is: 735,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,937.46 : 1,360,593.69 = 533,228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,937.46/1,360,593.69 = 533,228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,937.46x = 1,360,593.69 × 533,228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,937.46x = 725,507,278,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,507,278,004.42/985,937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,855.27

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