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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,030.79, 1,248,869.66 and 523,082.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,030.79, 1,248,869.66 and 523,082.31 is: 721,811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,030.79 : 1,248,869.66 = 523,082.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,030.79/1,248,869.66 = 523,082.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,030.79x = 1,248,869.66 × 523,082.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,030.79x = 653,261,624,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,261,624,026.30/905,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,811.49

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