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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,145.48, 1,248,961.98 and 523,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,145.48, 1,248,961.98 and 523,098.52 is: 721,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,145.48 : 1,248,961.98 = 523,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,145.48/1,248,961.98 = 523,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,145.48x = 1,248,961.98 × 523,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,145.48x = 653,330,163,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,330,163,274.27/905,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,795.75

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