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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,224.30, 1,242,462.30 and 518,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,224.30, 1,242,462.30 and 518,472.12 is: 715,579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,224.30 : 1,242,462.30 = 518,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,224.30/1,242,462.30 = 518,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,224.30x = 1,242,462.30 × 518,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,224.30x = 644,182,062,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,182,062,701.08/900,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,579.51

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