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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,281.96, 1,357,914.30 and 550,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,281.96, 1,357,914.30 and 550,393.96 is: 825,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,281.96 : 1,357,914.30 = 550,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,281.96/1,357,914.30 = 550,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,281.96x = 1,357,914.30 × 550,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,281.96x = 747,387,828,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,387,828,917.63/905,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,585.69

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