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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,142.20, 1,248,957.52 and 523,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,142.20, 1,248,957.52 and 523,095.26 is: 721,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,142.20 : 1,248,957.52 = 523,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,142.20/1,248,957.52 = 523,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,142.20x = 1,248,957.52 × 523,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,142.20x = 653,323,749,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,323,749,793.09/905,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,791.29

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