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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,153.88, 1,248,973.50 and 523,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,153.88, 1,248,973.50 and 523,106.88 is: 721,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,153.88 : 1,248,973.50 = 523,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,153.88/1,248,973.50 = 523,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,153.88x = 1,248,973.50 × 523,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,153.88x = 653,346,630,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,346,630,787.68/905,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,807.25

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