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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,158.38, 1,248,979.71 and 523,111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,158.38, 1,248,979.71 and 523,111.38 is: 721,813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,158.38 : 1,248,979.71 = 523,111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,158.38/1,248,979.71 = 523,111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,158.38x = 1,248,979.71 × 523,111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,158.38x = 653,355,499,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,355,499,690.10/905,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,813.46

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