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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,972.19, 1,360,641.72 and 533,263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,972.19, 1,360,641.72 and 533,263.19 is: 735,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,972.19 : 1,360,641.72 = 533,263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,972.19/1,360,641.72 = 533,263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,972.19x = 1,360,641.72 × 533,263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,972.19x = 725,580,140,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,580,140,652.68/985,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,903.25

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