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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,023.42, 1,248,971.58 and 517,960.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,023.42, 1,248,971.58 and 517,960.34 is: 714,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,023.42 : 1,248,971.58 = 517,960.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,023.42/1,248,971.58 = 517,960.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,023.42x = 1,248,971.58 × 517,960.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,023.42x = 646,917,744,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,917,744,227.14/905,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,807.74

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