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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,941, 1,360,598.58 and 533,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,941, 1,360,598.58 and 533,232 is: 735,860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,941 : 1,360,598.58 = 533,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,941/1,360,598.58 = 533,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,941x = 1,360,598.58 × 533,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,941x = 725,514,702,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,514,702,010.56/985,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,860.16

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