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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,787.28, 1,358,711.16 and 407,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,787.28, 1,358,711.16 and 407,152.72 is: 610,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,787.28 : 1,358,711.16 = 407,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,787.28/1,358,711.16 = 407,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,787.28x = 1,358,711.16 × 407,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,787.28x = 553,202,944,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,202,944,488.36/905,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,742.67

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