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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,938.96, 1,360,595.76 and 533,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,938.96, 1,360,595.76 and 533,229.96 is: 735,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,938.96 : 1,360,595.76 = 533,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,938.96/1,360,595.76 = 533,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,938.96x = 1,360,595.76 × 533,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,938.96x = 725,510,422,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,510,422,680.97/985,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,857.34

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