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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,938.44, 1,360,595.04 and 533,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,938.44, 1,360,595.04 and 533,229.44 is: 735,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,938.44 : 1,360,595.04 = 533,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,938.44/1,360,595.04 = 533,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,938.44x = 1,360,595.04 × 533,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,938.44x = 725,509,331,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,509,331,245.98/985,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,856.62

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