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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,535.32, 1,358,498.99 and 274,496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,535.32, 1,358,498.99 and 274,496.72 is: 411,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,535.32 : 1,358,498.99 = 274,496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,535.32/1,358,498.99 = 274,496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,535.32x = 1,358,498.99 × 274,496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,535.32x = 372,903,510,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,903,510,772.06/905,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,804.49

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