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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,289.38, 1,242,353.28 and 492,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,289.38, 1,242,353.28 and 492,311.91 is: 679,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,289.38 : 1,242,353.28 = 492,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,289.38/1,242,353.28 = 492,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,289.38x = 1,242,353.28 × 492,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,289.38x = 611,625,316,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,625,316,171.57/900,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,365.25

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