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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,999.50, 1,360,679.45 and 533,290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,999.50, 1,360,679.45 and 533,290.50 is: 735,940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,999.50 : 1,360,679.45 = 533,290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,999.50/1,360,679.45 = 533,290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,999.50x = 1,360,679.45 × 533,290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,999.50x = 725,637,421,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,637,421,563.77/985,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,940.96

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