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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,533.56, 1,356,938.82 and 297,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,533.56, 1,356,938.82 and 297,131 is: 445,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,533.56 : 1,356,938.82 = 297,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,533.56/1,356,938.82 = 297,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,533.56x = 1,356,938.82 × 297,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,533.56x = 403,188,588,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,188,588,525.42/904,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,741.99

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