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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,805.32, 1,248,858.42 and 566,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,805.32, 1,248,858.42 and 566,149.64 is: 780,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,805.32 : 1,248,858.42 = 566,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,805.32/1,248,858.42 = 566,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,805.32x = 1,248,858.42 × 566,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,805.32x = 707,040,744,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,040,744,893.97/905,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,565.90

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