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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,234.32, 1,242,476.12 and 518,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,234.32, 1,242,476.12 and 518,482.12 is: 715,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,234.32 : 1,242,476.12 = 518,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,234.32/1,242,476.12 = 518,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,234.32x = 1,242,476.12 × 518,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,234.32x = 644,201,652,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,201,652,746.98/900,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,593.31

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