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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,148.72, 1,356,663.72 and 371,829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,148.72, 1,356,663.72 and 371,829.68 is: 557,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,148.72 : 1,356,663.72 = 371,829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,148.72/1,356,663.72 = 371,829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,148.72x = 1,356,663.72 × 371,829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,148.72x = 504,447,836,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,447,836,875.21/904,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,925.73

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