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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,150.72, 1,356,666.72 and 371,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,150.72, 1,356,666.72 and 371,831.68 is: 557,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,150.72 : 1,356,666.72 = 371,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,150.72/1,356,666.72 = 371,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,150.72x = 1,356,666.72 × 371,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,150.72x = 504,451,665,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,451,665,697.69/904,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,928.73

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