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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,039.91, 1,358,131.73 and 505,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,039.91, 1,358,131.73 and 505,942.79 is: 759,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,039.91 : 1,358,131.73 = 505,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,039.91/1,358,131.73 = 505,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,039.91x = 1,358,131.73 × 505,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,039.91x = 687,136,947,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,136,947,343.35/905,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,233.86

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