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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,940.75, 1,360,598.24 and 533,231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,940.75, 1,360,598.24 and 533,231.75 is: 735,859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,940.75 : 1,360,598.24 = 533,231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,940.75/1,360,598.24 = 533,231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,940.75x = 1,360,598.24 × 533,231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,940.75x = 725,514,180,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,514,180,562.12/985,940.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,859.82

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