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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,537.32, 1,358,502.00 and 274,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,537.32, 1,358,502.00 and 274,498.72 is: 411,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,537.32 : 1,358,502.00 = 274,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,537.32/1,358,502.00 = 274,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,537.32x = 1,358,502.00 × 274,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,537.32x = 372,907,051,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,907,051,952.44/905,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,807.49

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