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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,540.37, 1,356,840.53 and 455,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,540.37, 1,356,840.53 and 455,016.29 is: 682,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,540.37 : 1,356,840.53 = 455,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,540.37/1,356,840.53 = 455,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,540.37x = 1,356,840.53 × 455,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,540.37x = 617,384,535,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,384,535,022.95/904,540.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,539.51

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