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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,374.36, 1,355,529.59 and 364,284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,374.36, 1,355,529.59 and 364,284.78 is: 546,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,374.36 : 1,355,529.59 = 364,284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,374.36/1,355,529.59 = 364,284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,374.36x = 1,355,529.59 × 364,284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,374.36x = 493,798,798,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,798,798,476.64/904,374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,011.50

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