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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,974.45, 1,360,644.83 and 533,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,974.45, 1,360,644.83 and 533,265.45 is: 735,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,974.45 : 1,360,644.83 = 533,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,974.45/1,360,644.83 = 533,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,974.45x = 1,360,644.83 × 533,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,974.45x = 725,584,877,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,584,877,560.12/985,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,906.37

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