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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,988.62, 1,359,245.38 and 373,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,988.62, 1,359,245.38 and 373,235.42 is: 559,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,988.62 : 1,359,245.38 = 373,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,988.62/1,359,245.38 = 373,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,988.62x = 1,359,245.38 × 373,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,988.62x = 507,318,520,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,318,520,287.36/905,988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,961.25

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