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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,932.12, 1,359,061.62 and 373,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,932.12, 1,359,061.62 and 373,162.36 is: 559,810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,932.12 : 1,359,061.62 = 373,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,932.12/1,359,061.62 = 373,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,932.12x = 1,359,061.62 × 373,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,932.12x = 507,150,641,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,150,641,504.62/905,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,810.86

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