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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,125.73, 1,357,917.21 and 425,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,125.73, 1,357,917.21 and 425,264.58 is: 638,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,125.73 : 1,357,917.21 = 425,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,125.73/1,357,917.21 = 425,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,125.73x = 1,357,917.21 × 425,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,125.73x = 577,474,091,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,474,091,985.42/905,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,004.29

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