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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,421.60, 1,249,408.68 and 523,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,421.60, 1,249,408.68 and 523,473 is: 722,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,421.60 : 1,249,408.68 = 523,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,421.60/1,249,408.68 = 523,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,421.60x = 1,249,408.68 × 523,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,421.60x = 654,031,709,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,031,709,945.64/905,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,350.46

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