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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,282.59, 1,357,915.24 and 550,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,282.59, 1,357,915.24 and 550,394.59 is: 825,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,282.59 : 1,357,915.24 = 550,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,282.59/1,357,915.24 = 550,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,282.59x = 1,357,915.24 × 550,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,282.59x = 747,389,192,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,389,192,233.00/905,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,586.62

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