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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,142.63, 1,350,878.55 and 426,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,142.63, 1,350,878.55 and 426,829.66 is: 640,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,142.63 : 1,350,878.55 = 426,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,142.63/1,350,878.55 = 426,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,142.63x = 1,350,878.55 × 426,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,142.63x = 576,595,032,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,595,032,197.79/900,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,559.63

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