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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,790.36, 1,249,963.68 and 518,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,790.36, 1,249,963.68 and 518,592.93 is: 715,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,790.36 : 1,249,963.68 = 518,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,790.36/1,249,963.68 = 518,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,790.36x = 1,249,963.68 × 518,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,790.36x = 648,222,327,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,222,327,204.78/905,790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,642.78

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