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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,974.31, 1,360,644.65 and 533,265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,974.31, 1,360,644.65 and 533,265.31 is: 735,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,974.31 : 1,360,644.65 = 533,265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,974.31/1,360,644.65 = 533,265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,974.31x = 1,360,644.65 × 533,265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,974.31x = 725,584,591,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,584,591,082.09/985,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,906.18

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