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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,695.60, 1,358,543.40 and 485,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,695.60, 1,358,543.40 and 485,791.60 is: 728,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,695.60 : 1,358,543.40 = 485,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,695.60/1,358,543.40 = 485,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,695.60x = 1,358,543.40 × 485,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,695.60x = 659,968,971,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,968,971,955.44/905,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,687.40

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