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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,958.56, 1,360,623.72 and 533,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,958.56, 1,360,623.72 and 533,249.56 is: 735,884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,958.56 : 1,360,623.72 = 533,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,958.56/1,360,623.72 = 533,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,958.56x = 1,360,623.72 × 533,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,958.56x = 725,552,000,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,552,000,015.56/985,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,884.88

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