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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,357.90, 1,242,601.11 and 518,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,357.90, 1,242,601.11 and 518,459.10 is: 715,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,357.90 : 1,242,601.11 = 518,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,357.90/1,242,601.11 = 518,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,357.90x = 1,242,601.11 × 518,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,357.90x = 644,237,853,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,237,853,149.60/900,357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,535.29

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