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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,940.48, 1,360,597.92 and 533,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,940.48, 1,360,597.92 and 533,231.36 is: 735,859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,940.48 : 1,360,597.92 = 533,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,940.48/1,360,597.92 = 533,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,940.48x = 1,360,597.92 × 533,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,940.48x = 725,513,479,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,513,479,294.77/985,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,859.31

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