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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,955.35, 1,357,936.50 and 373,185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,955.35, 1,357,936.50 and 373,185.75 is: 559,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,955.35 : 1,357,936.50 = 373,185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,955.35/1,357,936.50 = 373,185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,955.35x = 1,357,936.50 × 373,185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,955.35x = 506,762,547,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,762,547,959.02/905,955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,368.13

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